may 4, 1947 - Acre Prison break
Description:
Irgun members working with Jewish prisoners inside Acre Prison managed to blow a hole in the wall, and assault the prison, freeing 28 Jewish prisoners. Nine Irgun and Lehi fighters, including commander Dov Cohen, were killed during the retreat.[18] Five Irgun fighters and eight escapees were later captured.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 4, 1947
Now
~ 77 years ago
