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2 unusual facts about Halfaya Pass


Halfaya Pass

The German, Wilhelm Bach, in his conduct of the Axis defence of Halfaya Pass himself earnt the nickname (alluding to his peacetime occupation as a Lutheran minister), 'the Pastor of Hellfire Pass'.

The commander of the larger Italian contigent, General Fedele de Giorgis, General Officer Commanding 55th Infantry Division Savona, was awarded the highest German decoration, the Knight's Cross for the defense he conducted.



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