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1 August, the Day the Us Forces Attacked the City of Ploješti in One of the Most Costly u.s. Aviation Missions in Europe

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On August 1, 1943, Ploiešti was subjected to an air raid by American forces, in an attempt to paralyse the production of vital oil for Nazi Germany. It was one of the most costly missions for US aviation in Europe.
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On August 1, 1943, Ploiešti was subjected to an air raid by American forces, in an attempt to paralyse the production of vital oil for Nazi Germany. It was one of the most costly missions for US aviation in Europe.

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Adevarul broke the news in Romania on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
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