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Answer The Allies invaded Italy so they could continue to advance against the Nazi alliance and end the war sooner. Russia was fighting to hold back the German invasion of their country. The Allies promised to help Russia and the only way that they could was to continue to fight Germany where they could and prevent Germany from sending more troops into Russia. Italy was the only place that the Allies could attack and support the operation.
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∙ 14y agoThe Allies had defeated the Germans in North Africa. The knew that they could not invade into France or Germany at this time. They wanted to attack Italy and force it out of the war, which is what happened. Also, Churchill called Italy the "soft underbelly" of Europe. He thought the Allies could land in Italy and advance all the way to Vienna in just a few months. Another reason was that UK and US promised to help Russia by attacking the Germans where they could and tieing up more troops. The Russians were fighting large German forces by themselves. Opening a front in Italy would require Germany to send more troops to Italy and help the Russians. BTW, Russia was pushing for UK and US to make the invasion of France/Germany by 1943 but they were not ready until June 1944.
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What effect did Britain and France have on Italy's invasion of Ethiopia?
They had no real effect on the invasion.
Where was Napoleon first military success?
His invasion of Italy.
In an effort to expand the power of Italy Mussolini ordered the invasion of?
Italy invaded Etheopia first.
Why was the battle of salerno important?
Battle of Salerno was allied invasion of Italy in WWII. It was carried out in 1943 after successful invasion of Sicily. Italy was Germany's main ally in Europe and its invasion was important for the eventual fall of German Nazi regime.
Which punic war took place in Italy '?
Part of the Second Punic War was Hannibal's invasion of Italy.
What happened first the surrender of Nazi Germany or the invasion of Italy?
The invasion of Italy came first.The invasion of Italy started in 1943.Germany surrendered in 1945.
What actions was Mussolini Italy responsible for?
the invasion of Ethiopia
When did the invasion of Italy occur?
1943
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What was the purpose of the Bay of Pig's invasion?
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What effect did Britain and France have on Italy's invasion of Ethiopia?
They had no real effect on the invasion.
What was the site of the allied beachhead in the invasion of Italy during World War 2?
The Allies successfully established a beachhead at both Anzio and Salerno in the Italy invasion.
Codename for us invasion of Italy?
Operation Husky
Where was Napoleon first military success?
His invasion of Italy.
In an effort to expand the power of Italy Mussolini ordered the invasion of?
Italy invaded Etheopia first.
Why was the battle of salerno important?
Battle of Salerno was allied invasion of Italy in WWII. It was carried out in 1943 after successful invasion of Sicily. Italy was Germany's main ally in Europe and its invasion was important for the eventual fall of German Nazi regime.
What was the purpose for the invasion during World War 2?
Be more specific. The German invasion of their neighbors or the Allies invasion of Germany.
