1943 ⟶ German and Italian Forces Begin Sicilian Evacuation

German and Italian forces begin to evacuate Sicily.
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1943

🇮🇹 Italian Forces Invade France

Elements of two Italian armies cross into France during Italian invasion of France.⟶
Italian Forces Invade France (1940)
invasionItalyFrancewarAxis Powersmilitary

🇩🇪 Heavy Fighting in Tunisia: German Forces Retreat

Heavy fighting in Tunisia, as German forces are pushed into the final North African corner.⟶
GermanyTunisiaAfricaWarMilitaryNorth AfricaCampaignDefeatRetreatAllies

🚢 German and Italian Forces Begin Sicilian Evacuation

German and Italian forces begin to evacuate Sicily.⟶
SicilyEvacuationItalyGermanAlliesOperation HuskyMilitaryWarRetreat

🇩🇪 German Reinforcements Arrive to Bolster Italian Defenses

German troops start pouring in to take over Italy's defences.⟶
ItalyGermanDefenseOccupationMilitaryReinforcementsAxisAlliesWar

🇺🇸 US Troops Enter Messina, Sicily

U.S. troops enter Messina, Sicily.⟶
US Troops Enter Messina, Sicily (1943)
SicilyMessinaUSItalyLiberationMilitaryOperation HuskyAlliesWar

✅ Allies Secure Control of Sicily

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