History of War

WWII THIS MONTH… DECEMBER 1943

BARI MUSTARD GAS DISASTER

On 2 December 1943, Luftflotte 2 (Air Fleet 2) launched a surprise raid on the Italian east coast port of Bari, sinking 27 Allied cargo and transport ships, including the John Harvey. It was carrying 2,000 60-70lb (27-32kg) mustard gas bombs, which exploded,

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