The Cephalonia massacre Flashcards
When did the massacre on Cephalonia take place?
September 1943.
What was the Italian division present on the island of Cephalonia?
The Italian 33rd Acqui Infantry Division.
What was the name of the Italian garrison commander?
General Antonio Gandin.
What was the name of the operation in which German soldiers attempted to disarm the Italians on the island?
Operation Achse.
What was the name of the German commander who came to carry out Operation Achse?
Colonel Barge.
What were the three options provided to the Italians in Barge’s ultimatum?
Continue fighting with Germany, fight against Germany, or peacefully hand over their weapons.
On what day did the Italians surrender?
The 22nd September 1943
How many Italians were killed in battle?
1,315
What did the Germans do to injured Italians who came forward for help?
Shot them dead.
Overall, how many were executed?
5,155
