Bari in WW2 History | World War II Database

2 Dec 1943

Italy

The Luftwaffe raided the harbor at Bari, Italy. A hit on an ammunition ship caused a massive explosion that did more damage than the actual raid. The American Liberty Ship John Harvey was carrying a classified cargo of mustard gas, to be used if the Germans initiated chemical warfare. The clouds from this caused extensive casualties, as no one knew it was there, much less had anything to treat it with. ww2dbase [Bari, Puglia | TH]

21 Dec 1943

Italy

Richard O'Connor, having escaped imprisonment, arrived at Bari, Italy and met with Harold Alexander. ww2dbase [Richard O'Connor | Bari, Puglia | CPC]

3 Mar 1952

Italy

After being towed to Bari, Italy, scrapping work began on HMS York. ww2dbase [York | Bari, Puglia | CPC]

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