Historical Events tagged with "rescue mission"
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Military & Warfare
German Commando Rescues Benito Mussolini
September 12th, 1943 81 years ago
Benito Mussolini, the former Italian Prime Minister and dictator, was rescued from house arrest by German commandos led by Otto Skorzeny in a daring operation. After Italy’s surrender and the Allied invasion, Mussolini was captured and detained in a hotel on the Gran Sasso mountain. The operation, known as Operation Eiche (Oak), involved a glider assault and was executed on September 12, showcasing German special forces' capabilities. This dramatic rescue ultimately allowed Mussolini to establish a puppet state in northern Italy.
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