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World War II: The Armistice of Cassibile is proclaimed by radio. OB Süd immediately implements plans to disarm the Italian forces.
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Armistice of Cassibile
1943 armistice ending the hostilities between Italy and the Allies
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Oberbefehlshaber Süd
High-ranking position in the Luftwaffe (air force of Nazi Germany)
The Commander in Chief South was a high-ranking position in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany. All Luftwaffe units based in the Mediterranean and North African theatres of World War II fell under this command.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Operation Achse
1943 German campaign to disarm Italy following its armistice to the Allies during WWII
Operation Achse, originally called Operation Alaric, was the codename for the German operation to forcibly disarm the Italian armed forces after Italy's armistice with the Allies on 3 September 1943.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)