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You read the telegram and sign the order - what do you do?
Twelve American soldiers face execution in Italy, captured in uniform but under a secret Nazi commando order. A general must decide their fate, knowing the rules of war.
You read the telegram and sign the order - what do you do?
This episode recounts the events surrounding the execution of fifteen American soldiers in Italy during World War II, exploring the difficult decisions made by the German general who received the order and the paper trail that led to it.
Event: Execution of American soldiers
Date: March 26, 1944
Location: Punta Bianca, Italian Riviera
German General: Anton Dostler…
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