The Allied invasion of Sicily was a huge success, other than the successful withdrawal of 120,000 Axis troops to mainland Italy. Their escape would haunt the Allies in battles to come. Our YouTube series on the Italian Campaign is sponsored by Company of Heroes 3: https://bit.ly/421Lk6p | Imperial War Museum London

Remembering Operation Husky – The Invasion of Sicily (July 10, 1943) On this day in 1943, Allied forces launched Operation Husky, a critical amphibious and airborne assault that marked the beginning of the liberation of Italy in World War II. While the operation primarily involved massive troop landings in Sicily, it also highlighted the enduring legacy of American naval power—symbolized by historic vessels like the USS Constitution, a reminder of the Navy’s long-standing commitment to protectin

On July 10, 1943, the Allies launched Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily, Italy. The Allies landed on Sicily's southern shores at 4:45 AM local time. The invasion force included over 180,000 soldiers, more than 3,000 ships, and over 4,000 aircraft. The British 8th Army landed at Castellazo, the first European landfall for British troops since the fall of Crete. | War Stories

On this day during World War II, Allied forces launched the invasion of Sicily–marking the first step toward toppling the Axis’ Fortress Europe. America and the Allies landed on the island’s southern shores with limited opposition, but the fight intensified as they pushed inland. Facing rugged terrain, extreme heat, and stiff German resistance, the campaign tested Allied coordination and determination. After more than 30 days of combat, Sicily fell–paving the way for the invasion of mainland Ita