A Question Of Bridges? : Primosole Assault - Op FUSTIAN '43
Ham and Jam - The WW2 British Airborne PodcastShow Notes
Andy and Kevin return with a pint in hand! This episode we discuss OPERATION FUSTIAN, the 1st Parachute Brigade's assault on the Primosole Bridge in Sicily 1943. It's an Operation that brings up many questions and what if's...?
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