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Salerno: The Near-Catastrophe Clark Hid From History
Allied forces land in Italy under German fire, facing a near-catastrophe as a critical decision leaves them exposed. Will they hold the beachhead?
Salerno: The Near-Catastrophe Clark Hid From History
This episode details Operation Avalanche, the Allied landing at Salerno, Italy, in September 1943. It explores the strategic decisions and unforeseen challenges that brought the operation to the brink of failure.
Event: Operation Avalanche
Date: September 9, 1943
Location: Salerno, Italy
Commanders: Lieutenant General Mark W. Clark, Lieutenant General Richard McCreery, Major General Ernest J…
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