Ntwa Ya Hitler (7) - The Invasion Of Italy

Monday, September 16, 2019

We left off with Batswana APC artillery and smoke companies of the British 8th Army having distinguished themselves during the initial phase of "Operation Husky", the July 1943 Anglo-America invasion of Sicily.

On the 11th of August, the Batswana of APC 1967 Company came under concentrated aerial attack at Lentini airfield. Heretofore the Batswana had miraculously suffered only two wounded during the entire invasion.

But at Lentini 5 more were killed and 26 wounded when a formation of 30 enemy planes swept down with anti-personnel bombs.

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Ntwa Ya Hitler (7) - The Invasion Of Italy

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Amidst BFA fights, Sebego raises hand for presidency

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