Historical Events tagged with "military combat"

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Military & Warfare

Allies Launch Assault on German Positions in San Marino

September 17th, 1944 80 years ago

In a strategic maneuver, Allied forces attacked German positions in San Marino, exploiting their weakened defenses. This operation aimed to hinder German supply lines and establish a foothold in the region. American troops, supported by British allies, engaged in combat with the German forces entrenched within and around this small enclave, which was surrounded by Allied-held territory. As the fighting intensified, the Allies sought to capitalize on the strategic significance of San Marino as a potential launch point for further operations in Northern Italy.

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