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Today in World War II History—April 12, 1944

Friday, April 12, 2024 by Sarah Sundin
Prince Umberto of Italy, 1944 (Imperial War Museum: TR 1827)

Prince Umberto of Italy, 1944 (Imperial War Museum: TR 1827)

80 Years Ago—April 12, 1944: German troops begin evacuating the Crimea by sea.

King Vittorio Emanuele of Italy transfers most powers to his son Prince Umberto but retains the throne.

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