1943 ⟶ German Counterattacks Threaten Salerno Beachhead

The Salerno beachhead is in jeopardy, as German counterattac...
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1944

⚔️ German Counterattacks Threaten Salerno Beachhead

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

🚢 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

🇩🇪 German Occupation of Rome and Italian Fleet Surrenders

German troops occupy Rome. The Italian fleet meanwhile surrenders at Malta and other Mediterranean ports.⟶
German Occupation of Rome and Italian Fleet Surrenders (1943)
GermanyItalyoccupationRomeItalian fleetsurrendermilitaryAxis powers

🇬🇧 British Troops Enter Bari

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

🤝 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)
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🛡️ German Forces Assume Defensive Posture at Anzio

German forces around Anzio, having failed to drive the Allies from the beachhead, go over to a defensive posture.⟶
AnzioItalyDefensiveGerman ArmyBeachheadAllied ForcesWestern FrontFailed Offensive