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The last big attack in Italy

9th April 1945: The Allies launch Operation Grapeshot, a massive attack designed to finally break the Germans in Italy

Apr 09, 2025
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Churchill Crocodile flamethrower tank supporting infantry of 2nd New Zealand Division during the assault across the River Senio, 9 April 1945
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