What's The Most Daring Rescue Mission Ever Attempted?

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Raphael Orlove
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There have been some truly unbelievable rescue missions in military history. Some work out, others do not. Which one was the most audacious?

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The craziest I can think of is when the Nazis snatched Mussolini from his Alpine prison using gliders back in 1943. I'm sure you can think of a more outlandish (successful or unsuccessful) rescue mission, or at least a less distasteful one.

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