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The '''Allied invasion of Sicily''', codenamed '''Operation Husky''', was a major campaign of [[World War II]], in which the [[Allies of World War II|Allies]] captured the island of [[Sicily]] from the [[Axis powers|Axis]] powers ([[Nazi Germany]] and [[Fascist Italy]]). It was a large-scale amphibious and airborne operation, followed by six weeks of land combat. It began on the night of 9–10 July 1943, and ended on 17 August. | |||
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The | == Background == | ||
The [[Italian Campaign (World War II)|Italian Campaign]] was a series of Allied beach landings and land battles from [[Sicily]] and southern [[Italy]] up the Italian mainland toward [[Nazi Germany]]. The [[Allies of World War II|Allies]] hoped to remove [[Fascist Italy]] from the war, secure the central Mediterranean, and divert German divisions from the [[Eastern Front (World War II)|Eastern Front]]. | |||
== | == Planning == | ||
The invasion of Sicily was | The plan for the invasion of Sicily was developed by the [[Allied Forces Headquarters]] under the command of [[General Dwight D. Eisenhower]]. The operation aimed to capture the island and use it as a base for further operations in [[Italy]]. | ||
== | == The Invasion == | ||
The operation | The invasion began with a large airborne operation, followed by amphibious landings on the southern and eastern coasts of Sicily. The [[British Eighth Army]], under [[General Bernard Montgomery]], landed on the southeast coast, while the [[U.S. Seventh Army]], under [[General George S. Patton]], landed on the south coast. | ||
== | == Aftermath == | ||
The invasion | The successful invasion of Sicily led to the downfall of [[Benito Mussolini]] and the collapse of the [[Fascist Italy|Fascist regime]] in Italy. It also paved the way for the Allied invasion of mainland Italy. | ||
== | == See also == | ||
* [[Italian Campaign (World War II)]] | * [[Italian Campaign (World War II)]] | ||
* [[Operation Avalanche]] | * [[Operation Avalanche]] | ||
* [[Operation Shingle]] | * [[Operation Shingle]] | ||
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== References == | |||
* [[World War II]] | |||
* [[Allies of World War II]] | |||
* [[Axis powers]] | |||
{{World War II}} | {{World War II}} | ||
{{Campaignbox Italian Campaign}} | {{Campaignbox Italian Campaign}} | ||
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[[Category:World War II operations and battles of the Italian Campaign]] | [[Category:World War II operations and battles of the Italian Campaign]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Amphibious operations of World War II]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1943 in Italy]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Military history of Sicily]] | ||
== Allied invasion of Sicily gallery == | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Map operation husky landing.svg|Map operation husky landing | |||
File:Allied leaders in the Sicilian campaign.jpg|Allied leaders in the Sicilian campaign | |||
File:Alfredo guzzoni.jpg|Alfredo guzzoni | |||
File:Map Operation Husky and Axis Dispositions.svg|Map Operation Husky and Axis Dispositions | |||
File:Sicily in Italy.svg|Sicily in Italy | |||
File:The island of Pantelleria in the Mediterranean, wreathed in smoke from bursting bombs during the Allied bombardment of June 1943. Capture of the island was a vital precursor to the invasion of Sicily in July. CNA902.jpg|The island of Pantelleria in the Mediterranean, wreathed in smoke from bursting bombs during the Allied bombardment of June 1943. Capture of the island was a vital precursor to the invasion of Sicily in July. | |||
File:Malta - Valletta - St. James Ditch - Lascaris War Rooms 02 ies.jpg|Malta - Valletta - St. James Ditch - Lascaris War Rooms | |||
File:The Campaign in Sicily 1943 CNA1002.jpg|The Campaign in Sicily 1943 | |||
File:Troops from 51st Highland Division unloading stores from tank landing craft on the opening day of the Allied invasion of Sicily, 10 July 1943. A17916.jpg|Troops from 51st Highland Division unloading stores from tank landing craft on the opening day of the Allied invasion of Sicily, 10 July 1943 | |||
File:Prigionieri 206a Divisione Costiera.JPG|Prigionieri 206a Divisione Costiera | |||
</gallery> | |||
Latest revision as of 05:28, 3 March 2025
The Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky, was a major campaign of World War II, in which the Allies captured the island of Sicily from the Axis powers (Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy). It was a large-scale amphibious and airborne operation, followed by six weeks of land combat. It began on the night of 9–10 July 1943, and ended on 17 August.
Background[edit]
The Italian Campaign was a series of Allied beach landings and land battles from Sicily and southern Italy up the Italian mainland toward Nazi Germany. The Allies hoped to remove Fascist Italy from the war, secure the central Mediterranean, and divert German divisions from the Eastern Front.
Planning[edit]
The plan for the invasion of Sicily was developed by the Allied Forces Headquarters under the command of General Dwight D. Eisenhower. The operation aimed to capture the island and use it as a base for further operations in Italy.
The Invasion[edit]
The invasion began with a large airborne operation, followed by amphibious landings on the southern and eastern coasts of Sicily. The British Eighth Army, under General Bernard Montgomery, landed on the southeast coast, while the U.S. Seventh Army, under General George S. Patton, landed on the south coast.
Aftermath[edit]
The successful invasion of Sicily led to the downfall of Benito Mussolini and the collapse of the Fascist regime in Italy. It also paved the way for the Allied invasion of mainland Italy.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
Template:Campaignbox Italian Campaign
Allied invasion of Sicily gallery[edit]
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Map operation husky landing -
Allied leaders in the Sicilian campaign -
Alfredo guzzoni -
Map Operation Husky and Axis Dispositions -
Sicily in Italy -
The island of Pantelleria in the Mediterranean, wreathed in smoke from bursting bombs during the Allied bombardment of June 1943. Capture of the island was a vital precursor to the invasion of Sicily in July. -
Malta - Valletta - St. James Ditch - Lascaris War Rooms -
The Campaign in Sicily 1943 -
Troops from 51st Highland Division unloading stores from tank landing craft on the opening day of the Allied invasion of Sicily, 10 July 1943 -
Prigionieri 206a Divisione Costiera
