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Yes they landed in Sicily and moved up the mainland to fight the Germans.

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Q: Why did Allies choose to invade Sicily in 1943?
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When did the allies invade the island of Sicily?

The Americans landed in Sicily in 1943 I believe, and took it the same year. Then they proceeded through the main part of Italy to Europe.


When did the allies land in Sicily?

The Allies landed in Sicily in 1943.


Counterattack launched to roll back axis forces from italian peninsula?

1943 Allies invade island Sicily


Did the Germans drive the Allies out of north Africa in May 1943?

No, you have it backwards. In May 1943, the last remaining Italian troops surrendered to the Allies, marking the end of the North African Campaign. The Allies would go on to invade Sicily, and then Italy later that year.


When did the allied forces invade Sicily?

On the night of July 9, 1943.


When did the alies land in Sicily?

From Wikipedia: Sicily There was an allied invasion of Sicily during World War II starting on July 10, 1943. In preparation of the invasion of Sicily, the Allies revitalised the Mafia to aid them. The invasion of Sicily contributed to the July 25 crisis; in general the Allied victors were warmly embraced by the Sicilian population.


When did American troops invade European soil in ww2?

First time US soldiers invaded European soil was on July 9th 1943 in Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily.


What happened at the battle of Sicily?

U.S. and GB invaded Sicily in 1943


When does the US land in Italy during World War 2?

On July 10, 1943 the allies invaded Sicily which was under Italian control at the time and was the start of the Italian campaign.


Who won the invasion of Sicily?

The 1943 Invasion of Sicily resulted in an Allied victory.


In what region did the allies launch an invasion after they drove the german forces out of north africa?

The Allies used bases in North Africa to launch an invasion of southern Europe. They took the island of Sicily in the summer of 1943 and landed on the Italian mainland in September.


When was Sicily invasion?

July 10, 1943