4. Operation Flipper: The Rommel Raid
In November 1941, British commandos launched Operation Flipper, aiming to assassinate Field Marshal Erwin Rommel in North Africa. The mission targeted his headquarters in Beda Littoria, Libya, but Rommel had relocated weeks earlier. The operation faced severe weather, leading to the loss of equipment and time. Despite these challenges, the commandos pressed on, but the raid ended in failure, with most captured or killed. This bold attempt underscored the risks and ambitions of special operations during the war. Discover more.
