Events with tag - Operation Grapeshot

April 21, 1945

Liberation of Bologna

The liberation of Bologna on April 21, 1945, marked a crucial victory in World War II's Italian Campaign when Polish II Corps and American forces, supported by Italian partisans, freed the city from Nazi occupation after intense urban combat.

May 2, 1945

German Surrender in Italy

Over 1 million German troops surrendered in Italy and parts of Austria, marking a pivotal moment in World War II's European theater. The surrender came after Operation Grapeshot broke through German defenses and followed secret negotiations known as Operation Sunrise.