Chalkley’s Thoughts on Military History

Chalkley’s Thoughts on Military History

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Chalkley’s Thoughts on Military History
Frantic

Frantic

The Bear is Suspicious - And Greedy

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Operation Frantic

Originally Operation 'Baseball', 'Frantic' began as a staff study in 1941 after the Germans invaded Russia. Magic’s raison d’être : US/Soviet cooperation, favorable press and bombing targets previously out of ran…

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