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Liberating WW2 Naples: triumph and tragedy

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Naples: A City Under Siege

This chapter explores Naples' harrowing experiences during World War II, focusing on the city's struggles from early bombings to the invasion by German forces after Italy's armistice. It highlights the remarkable resilience of Neapolitan citizens, their uprising against occupation, and the challenges faced by the Allies upon their arrival in late 1943.

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