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British General saved by Texan surgeon

29th June 1943: A random Luftwaffe attack nearly kills one of Britain's top Generals

Jun 29, 2023
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There had been time for brief celebrations at the end of the campaign in Africa - before attention shifted to the next move. 25-pdr guns and 'Quad' artillery tractors parade through Tunis, 20 May 1943

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