1943 ⟶ Allies Bomb Sicily and Sardinia

Allies bomb Sicily and Sardinia, both possible landing sites...
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1944

💥 Allies Bomb Sicily and Sardinia

Allies bomb Sicily and Sardinia, both possible landing sites.⟶
bombingSicilySardiniaAllied strategyItalyair raidsmilitary targets

💥 US Bombs Naples

American B-17's bomb Naples.⟶
US Bombs Naples (1943)
BombingNaplesItalyAir RaidsUS Air ForceStrategic BombingItalian Campaign

💥 Allied Bombing of Sicily and Mainland Italy Intensifies

Allies bomb Sicily and the Italian mainland, as signs increase of a forthcoming invasion.⟶
bombingItalyAllied strategyinvasionair raidsstrategic bombing

✈️ Allies Bomb Rome for the First Time

The Allies bomb Rome for the first time.⟶
Allies Bomb Rome for the First Time (1943)
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✅ Allies Secure Control of Sicily

All of Sicily now controlled by the Allies.⟶
Allies Secure Control of Sicily (1943)
SicilyItalyAlliesLiberationMilitaryOperation HuskyWarVictoryStrategic

💣 Allies Bomb Vatican City (2nd Time)

The Allies bomb the Vatican for the 2nd time⟶
Allies Bomb Vatican City (2nd Time) (1944)
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