July 1943 - APRIL 1945
July 1943
The U.S. seventh army, under General George S. Patton, invaded the large island of Sicily with British Forces.
September 1943
As allied troops threatened to overrun the south and take Rome. Italy's government surrendered.
October 13,1943
The government (Italy's government) declared war on Germany.
November 1943
The allied advance had stalled in the face of stiffened German defense.
January 1944
The allies made a surprise move. They landed allied soldiers behind German lines.
may 1944
Tens of thousands of allied soldiers were either injured or dead.
april 1945
More months of fighting. Germans surrendered.