The Battle of San Marino Underscores WWII’s All Consuming Nature

Nowhere was safe from the globe spanning conflict

Allied troops patrolling in neutral San Marino (Public domain)

San Marino is an independent enclave near Rimini, Italy. It is the fifth smallest nation in the world and has had independence for hundreds of years. It is one of the last remaining city-states and free enclaves in the world. San Marino has retained its independence through…