Allied Invasion on Italy (sep 3, 1943 – sep 17, 1943)
Description:
The Allies landed in Sicily and later mainland Italy, forcing Mussolini’s government to collapse. Germany occupied northern Italy and continued to resist, leading to prolonged fighting. Rome was liberated in June 1944, but fighting continued until the war’s end.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 3, 1943
sep 17, 1943
~ 14 days