Posted on May 22, 2017
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On this day in 1943, Adolf Hitler launches Operation Alaric, the German occupation of Italy in the event its Axis partner either surrendered or switched its allegiance.
This operation was considered so top secret that Hitler refused to issue a written order. Instead, he communicated verbally his desire that Field Marshal Erwin Rommel should assemble and ultimately command 11 divisions for the occupation of Italy to prevent an Allied foothold in the peninsula.
This operation was considered so top secret that Hitler refused to issue a written order. Instead, he communicated verbally his desire that Field Marshal Erwin Rommel should assemble and ultimately command 11 divisions for the occupation of Italy to prevent an Allied foothold in the peninsula.
Hitler gives the order for Operation Alaric - May 18, 1943 - HISTORY.com
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Thanks fro reminding us TSgt Joe C. that on May 19, 1943 that Adolf Hitler launched Operation Alaric, the German occupation of Italy in the event its Axis partner either surrendered or switched its allegiance. It was a prescient move since Italy switched sides the next year.
The Germans tied down significant allied forces and capability until VE-day.
The Germans tied down significant allied forces and capability until VE-day.
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Germany had to react quickly when the Italians surrendered to the Allies discreetly because they did so on condition of becoming a belligerent on the Allies' side. The Germans flowed through Brenner's Pass and established a fighting line at Naples. They held off the Allies for almost 2 years until the surrender.
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