The italian Frogmen

Epilogue

Contrary to Fascist propaganda, during Mussolini's reign, the trains did not run on time. However, Mussolini should be credited for having backed the establishment antl the deployment of the X Light Flotilla throughout the whole War.

Contrary to Fascist propaganda, during Mussolini's reign, the trains did not run on time. However, Mussolini should be credited for having backed the establishment antl the deployment of the X Light Flotilla throughout the whole War.

Life was not as easy for Sorghese. Having been summoned for another meeting with II Duce, he was arrested by Mussolini's forces. It seems that the Duce wanted th gain complete control of the 10th, not knowing that his German allies also had their own plans-they wanted to deploy the remaining frogmen against Tito-led, Togliatti-supported, Communist farces that had infiltrated Italy's north-eastern borders. The deployment against Tito turned out to be a disaster for the frogmen, 8O% of whom lost their lives.

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