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War artist takes Italian surrender

9th August 1943: The Italian troops in Taormina are relieved to be able to surrender, believing themselves to be surrounded

Aug 09, 2023
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SICILY : BRITISH TROOPS ENTER ADRANO Troops of the 11th Bde. Field Ambulance Unit pass the bodies of two dead Italians in the street

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