Otto Skorzeny
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The German operation to liberate Benito Mussolini from captivity in September 1943, commonly known as the Gran Sasso raid or Operation Eiche (“Oak”), remains one of the most studied commando actions of the Second World War. Beyond its tactical novelty, the raid highlights the interplay between military planning, political symbolism, and propaganda in a period
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There are two sad elements to this story. A-As so oft before during WWII victims had been given a sense of hope, often false hope given by the Nazi’s to even inflict psychological terror upon the physical crimes. However in this case the hope was given by the allies. B. So very little is known
History of Sorts 
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