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Today in World War II History—Mar. 19, 1944

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 by Sarah Sundin
Damage to Ponte di Piave bridge in Italy after Mediterranean Allied Air Force raid, WWII (USAF photo)

Damage to Ponte di Piave bridge in Italy after Mediterranean Allied Air Force raid, WWII (USAF photo)

75 Years Ago—Mar. 19, 1944: Mediterranean Allied Air Force issues directive for Operation Strangle, air raids on railroads north of Rome during two-month lull in ground campaign, to hinder German supply & reinforcement.

German troops occupy Hungary to prevent the nation’s withdrawal from the war.

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