Notes
-Operation Husky
-Allies invade Sicily
-Amphibious and airborne operation
-July 1943
-Resulted in the opening of Mediterranean sea lanes
-Operation Husky
-Allies invade Sicily
-Amphibious and airborne operation
-July 1943
-Resulted in the opening of Mediterranean sea lanes
Summary
The victory at El Alemein would begin a long campaign up through Italy. This was the first of the three axis powers original territory that the allies would reach but the fighting in Italy was slow moving and would continue until the end of the war.
Quotes
"The criminal, corrupt Fascist regime in Italy is going to pieces." -FDR, during a fireside chat, July 28 1943
Subjunctive Question
How important was the fighting in Italy to the outcome of the war? How would the result have been different if the allies hadn't invaded Italy at all?
The victory at El Alemein would begin a long campaign up through Italy. This was the first of the three axis powers original territory that the allies would reach but the fighting in Italy was slow moving and would continue until the end of the war.
Quotes
"The criminal, corrupt Fascist regime in Italy is going to pieces." -FDR, during a fireside chat, July 28 1943
Subjunctive Question
How important was the fighting in Italy to the outcome of the war? How would the result have been different if the allies hadn't invaded Italy at all?