1943 ⟶ Allied Landings at Salerno and British Take Taranto

The Allies land at Salerno, Italy; meanwhile the British tro...
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🚢 Allied Landings at Salerno and British Take Taranto

The Allies land at Salerno, Italy; meanwhile the British troops take Taranto in the heel of the Italian "boot". Allied strategy aims at a "drive" up the "boot".⟶
Allied Landings at Salerno and British Take Taranto (1943)
invasionItalySalernoTarantoAllied forcesOperation Avalanchemilitarycampaign

🇬🇧 British Troops Enter Bari

British troops enter Bari in southeastern Italy.⟶
British Troops Enter Bari (1943)
BritishItalyBarimilitaryinvasionAllied forcescampaign

⚔️ German Counterattacks Threaten Salerno Beachhead

The Salerno beachhead is in jeopardy, as German counterattacks increase.⟶
SalernobeachheadGermanycounterattackmilitaryItalycampaignAllied forces

🇬🇷 British Forces Land in the Dodecanese Islands

British forces land on various Italian-held Greek islands in the Aegean Sea, beginning the Dodecanese Campaign.⟶
British Forces Land in the Dodecanese Islands (1943)
BritishDodecaneseAegean SeaGreeceislandscampaignmilitaryinvasionItaly

🤝 Allied Forces Link Up at Salerno Beachhead

British and American troops link up near the Salerno beachhead.⟶
Allied Forces Link Up at Salerno Beachhead (1943)
ItalySalernoAllied InvasionBeachheadMilitary CoordinationWestern Front1943

🇮🇹 British Troops Reach the Garigliano River

British troops, in Italy, reach the Garigliano River.⟶
British Troops Reach the Garigliano River (1943)
ItalyBritish ArmyGarigliano RivercampaignmilitaryAllied advance