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# Italy in WWII
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An Italian Tour de France Winner Helped Save Hundreds of Jews from the Nazis
For many, cycling the narrow, winding roads that cut through the rolling hills, fruitful vineyards and undisturbed villages of the Tuscan countryside is the stuff of dreams. The region attracts thousands of…
Warfare History
This Day In History: Mussolini Declares a New Fascist Republic (1943)
On this day in history, Benito Mussolini declared the new Fascist Republic, known as the Salo Republic. After the invasion of…
Warfare History
This Day In History: The Allies Land At Salerno and Tarranto in WW II
On this day in 1943, the allies landed on mainland Italy, they successfully established beachheads at Taranto and Salerno. They…