The Assassins of Alexandria

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On the night of the 10th November 1941 two submarines stealthily left the harbour at Alexandria and headed for Northern Libya. On board were 53 Commandos and 6 Special Boat Service operatives.

Underway was one of the most audacious missions of the entire Second World War - a secret attempt to assassinate Hitler’s top General - Erwin Rommel. If they succeeded, it could alter the course of the entire conflict.

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-Colonel Nik Cavill Royal Marines Commando

-Julie Miller, curator of the Combined MIlitary Services Museum

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Written & Researched by Charlie Phillips

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