Otto Skorzeny

OPERATION GREIF

               Otto Skorzeny had a scar on his cheek from dueling while in college.  He had participated in 15 duels.  In 1931, he became a Nazi.  After the conquest of Poland, he enlisted as a 31-year-old private in Hitler’s bodyguard.  He rose to be a Lt. Col. in the SS Read more

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OPERATION EICHE

                On July 19, 1943 Rome was bombed with significant damage.  This was the last straw for Mussolini’s reign.  A week later, the Grand Council took a vote of no confidence and the next day Il Duce was summoned to the palace.  He was surprisingly shocked to learn that he Read more

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