1943
83 years ago
Construction

As part of Operation Animals, British SOE saboteurs destroy the railway bridg...

British SOE saboteurs destroy the railway

January 21, 1943

Summary

As part of Operation Animals, British SOE saboteurs destroy the railway bridge over the Asopos River, and guerrillas of the Greek People's Liberation Army ambush and destroy a German convoy at the ...

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As part of Operation Animals, British SOE saboteurs destroy the railway bridge over the Asopos River, and guerrillas of the Greek People's Liberation Army ambush and destroy a German convoy at the Battle of Sarantaporos.

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Date
January 21, 1943
Event Type
Construction
Years Ago
83

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