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Germans Tricked into Surrender by White Flag Deception
A U S Army lieutenant uses a white flag to lure 87 German troops into a surrender on Ventotene. Paratroopers escort prisoners to Ventotene's town hall jail as the captain reflects on the risky ruse and fear of retaliation. The exchange ends with the Germans held and the crew anxious for a destroyer to arrive. Santo Domingo is noted as Ciudad Trujillo, built by Bartolome Columbus.
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Ventotene
Santo Domingo
Ciudad Trujillo
Columbus
Bartolome