1943 Allied forces attack the islands of Pantelleria and Lampedusa
April 22, 2026
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7:08Now Playing1943 Allied forces attack the islands of Pantelleria and Lampedusa
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as posted by the channelDate: 21st June 1943
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Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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SLATE INFORMATION: The Allied Attack from North Africa: Pantelleria Bombardment
SICILY: Trapani: Isle of Pantelleria:
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ITALY: Pelagie Islands: Lampedusa:
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AEROPLANES AMERICAN Bomb PANTELLERIA..
CUNNINGHAM Admiral Sir Andrew (C in C) W.Eisenhower watches bombardment of Pantelleria
EISENHOWER, General. Pantelleria
FLAGS. PANTS at Half Mast during invasion of Pantelleria
NAVAL Bombard PANTELLERIA & LAMPEDUSA..Cunningham w. Eisenhower on bridge of AURORA..making smokescreen.. "PANTS" flag signal
PANTELLERIA. Navy bombards island from sea..bomber formations attack..shell & bomb bursts on island
SMOKE SCREEN ETC. Navy makes smoke off Pantelleria
Italy; Military - Active
World War Two, World War II, WWII, Second World War, war, Benito Mussolini, RAF, United States Air Force, Allies, Axis, Strait of Sicily, Mediterranean Sea
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