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The SAS in Italy with Gavin Mortimer

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Early on the 10th July 1943, advance units of elite British troops landed on the island of Sicily, and began series of raids against the Germans to allow the larger force to land on the beaches, and so began the invasion of Sicily. The unit tasked with this key job was the SAS, now a ruthless fighting force.  joins to discuss.

Joining to discuss is Gavin Mortimer author of The SAS in 1943: Operations in Sicily and Italy.

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