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Today in World War II History—June 12, 1943

Monday, June 12, 2023 by Sarah Sundin
Map showing Pantelleria and the Pelagie Islands, including Lampedusa, in the Mediterranean (US Army Air Forces map)

Map showing Pantelleria and the Pelagie Islands, including Lampedusa, in the Mediterranean (US Army Air Forces map)

80 Years Ago—June 12, 1943: The island of Lampedusa near Sicily surrenders and British troops occupy the island, opening safe shipping from Gibraltar to Alexandria, Egypt, plus new airbases.

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