The Italian Campaign
When: 1943
Where: Sicily
What: Allies tried to end invasion of Germany
Outcome: Italy was captured. Ended in the liberation of Europe.
Canadian Involvement: Canadians attacked Sicily. Canadian division was deployed to fight their way across Western Europe towards Germany. Canadians broke through German defences. This was the first major ground participation during WWII.
Where: Sicily
What: Allies tried to end invasion of Germany
Outcome: Italy was captured. Ended in the liberation of Europe.
Canadian Involvement: Canadians attacked Sicily. Canadian division was deployed to fight their way across Western Europe towards Germany. Canadians broke through German defences. This was the first major ground participation during WWII.