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

Operation Husky, the Allied invasion of Sicily, was a major World War II campaign that began on July 10, 1943. It involved a large-scale amphibious and airborne assault, resulting in a six-week land campaign that secured the island and opened the Mediterranean Sea for Allied shipping. The operation also contributed to the downfall of Mussolini and the subsequent Allied invasion of Italy. Check out the highlights that MCSN Garro captured from the most recent ceremony with participants from our pa

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