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Aug 2022
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Hitler’s Henchmen: Otto Skorzeny Pt. 1

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Skorzeny was an Austrian fascist whose thirst for military glory led him to the Waffen-SS. In the summer of 1943, Hitler hand-selected him for a mission: rescue Benito Mussolini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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