Allied invasion of Sicily happened on 17-07-09.

The 1943 Invasion of Sicily resulted in an Allied victory.

The Allied Invasion of 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.

In Europe, Sicily, a large Italian island.