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Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel...

history · 16 May 1944 · 80 years ago

Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel issued Adolf Hitler's directive for Operation Kirshkern ("Cherry Stone") to commence the bombardment of England, United Kingdom by long-range weapons. 

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