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Today in World War II History—August 13, 1944

Tuesday, August 13, 2019 by Sarah Sundin
Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy, July 2011 (Photo: Sarah Sundin)
Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy, July 2011 (Photo: Sarah Sundin)

75 Years Ago—August 13, 1944: British and Indian troops cross into northern Florence via historic Ponte Vecchio, securing city with help of Italians.

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