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The Yugoslav underground and Colonel Killer Kane


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Today we're diving into one of World War II's most audacious rescue operations: how the Yugoslav underground, led by General Draža Mihailović and his Chetnik forces, hid, protected, and guided hundreds of downed American airmen back to safety despite being deep in Nazi-occupied territory. This is the story of Operation Halyard – a tale of unlikely alliances, makeshift airstrips, and unbreakable resolve. We'll explore the background, the heroes involved, and the human stories that bring it all to life. Stick around as we journey back to 1944 Serbia.

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