The History of WWII Podcast · Ray Harris Jr

Episode 595-3 Commando Bridge: The Fallen

January 16, 2026·25 min·2 clips

No. 3 Commando rushed the Maliti Bridge under German fire, losing over half their men in a brutal ten-minute struggle.

This episode covers the Allied advance in Sicily during WWII, focusing on key battles and strategic moves. It details German reinforcements ordered by Hitler, internal Axis conflicts, and the intense operation by No. 3 Commando to capture the Maliti Bridge, which resulted in heavy casualties and a poignant reflection on war's realities.

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