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Operation Tidal Wave

What Was Operation Tidal Wave in World War II?

Operation Tidal Wave was a daring but tragic WWII raid on Romanian oil refineries that cost the Allies dearly.

1943United States · Romania · Germany
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Operation Uranus

How Did Operation Uranus Shock the World in World War II?

Operation Uranus was the massive Soviet counterattack at Stalingrad in November 1942. The Red Army surrounded the German 6th Army in a surprise pincer movement.

1942Soviet Union · Germany · Romania
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