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The invasion of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard, was part of the Italian campaign during the Second World War.The invasion was carried out by Free French Forces supported by British and American ships and aircraft. It came as a complete surprise to the German garrison although it had been reinforced for just such a possibility. The defenders resisted for two days before being given permission to withdraw to the mainland.

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  • The invasion of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard, was part of the Italian campaign during the Second World War.The invasion was carried out by Free French Forces supported by British and American ships and aircraft. It came as a complete surprise to the German garrison although it had been reinforced for just such a possibility. The defenders resisted for two days before being given permission to withdraw to the mainland.
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  • Invasion of Elba
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  • British
  • French
  • (land casualties only, naval casualties not known)
  • 252 dead and 635 wounded
  • 290 dead
  • 38 dead and nine wounded
  • 644 wounded
combatant
  • Nazi Germany
  • Free France
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place of military conflict
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  • Allied victory
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  • Unknown
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