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Don't worry, the Swiss labor camp was run by [checks notes] a literal Nazi (lemmy.world)
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[–] Sergio@lemmy.world 26 points 1 week ago

Starting in 1943 Switzerland attempted to shoot down American and British aircraft, mainly bombers, overflying Switzerland. Six aircraft were downed by Swiss Air Force fighters and nine by anti-aircraft cannons; 36 airmen were killed.