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On Sat. 12 Apr 1941 Adolf Hitler arrived at Mönichkirchen, Germany.....

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The story

Adolf Hitler arrived at Mönichkirchen, Germany (occupied Austria) via his personal train Amerika. He would remain in his village to oversee the operations in the Balkan Peninsula.

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