Invasion of Italy, 1943 (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What was a key aim of the 1943 Allied invasion of Italy?
What was a key aim of the 1943 Allied invasion of Italy?
Reduce pressure on the Soviet Union
What was the codename for the invasion of Sicily?
What was the codename for the invasion of Sicily?
Operation Husky
When did Operation Husky begin?
When did Operation Husky begin?
9 July 1943
How many Allied troops took part in Operation Husky?
How many Allied troops took part in Operation Husky?
Around 150,000 troops
When did the Allies secure Sicily?
When did the Allies secure Sicily?
17 August 1943
Where did the main Allied landings on mainland Italy take place?
Where did the main Allied landings on mainland Italy take place?
Near Salerno
When did the invasion of mainland Italy begin?
When did the invasion of mainland Italy begin?
9 September 1943
Who led the U.S. Fifth Army during the Italian invasion?
Who led the U.S. Fifth Army during the Italian invasion?
General Mark Clark
When did Italy sign an armistice with the Allies?
When did Italy sign an armistice with the Allies?
8 September 1943
When was Mussolini deposed and arrested?
When was Mussolini deposed and arrested?
July 1943