Operation Candytuft

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Operation Candytuft
Part of World War II
Date27 October 1943
Location
Ancona and Pescara, Italy
Result British victory
Belligerents
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom

Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Italy

Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Germany
Casualties and losses
Two captured

During World War II, Operation Candytuft was a British raid by 2nd Special Air Service launched on 27 October 1943.

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Description

Inserted by boat on Italy's east coast between Ancona and Pescara, the troopers were to destroy railway bridges and disrupt rear areas. [1] The team lost two soldiers, who were captured during the six-day mission.

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References

  1. ↑ Robinson, Martin (2 January 2025). "SAS Rogue Heroes season two: the true story behind the explosive BBC war drama". The Standard. Retrieved 1 July 2025.

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