War Too Close To Home - Ponte Vedra, Florida
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This article tells of various incidents that occurred during the war close to Jacksonville and its surrounding areas.
Waymark Code: WM47RX
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 07/19/2008
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During the early morning hours of June 17, an even more sinister if less noticeable operation took place at Ponte Vedra Beach. The German submarine U-584 landed four German agents on the beach. They were part of the eight-man Operation Pastorius (the other four agents had landed on Long Island, N.Y.).
Their plan was to commit various acts of sabotage across the United States. But one of the German agents immediately surrendered to the FBI and, by June 27, they all had been arrested. Two were imprisoned and, after the war, sent back to Germany. The other six died in the electric chair.
Info:http://jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/040302/pat_9041357.html
Type of publication: Newspaper
When was the article reported?: 04/03/2002
Publication: The Florida Times Union
Article Url: [Web Link]
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How widespread was the article reported?: national
News Category: Crime
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