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Day: October 21, 2017

October 21, 2017 by Rommelsriposte

Good read: The boarding of U-559 changed the war – now both sides tell their story

See also this: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Petard_(G56)

And this: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_submarine_U-559

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The aim of this blog is to accompany the preparation of a complete history incorporating the Axis and Commonwealth perspectives of the Winterschlacht (Winter Battle) in North Africa, November 1941 to February 1942. The battle was known as "Operation Crusader" to the British, the 2nd (British) Offensive to the Italians, and as the 'Winterschlacht' (winter battle) to the Germans. The start date is universally agreed to be 17 November 1941, while the end date is 15 January for the British (thus excluding the Axis counter-offensive of late January), while it is 6 February for the Axis, including the counteroffensive.

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