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WWII Daring Raid (1944): 258 Escape After Mosquito Bombers Hit Amiens Prison in German-Occupied France

Summary by World War Wings
In the winter of 1944, Allied planners looked to weaken enemy hold over Western Europe and prepare for a push into occupied territory. One of the boldest actions of that year came on February 18, 1944, in French‑held Amiens. A low‑level air raid was ordered against Amiens Prison, a facility in German‑occupied France holding hundreds of inmates. Many of those jailed were members of the French Resistance or others who opposed the occupation, and i…
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World War Wings broke the news in on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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