Showing Operation Husky: The Canadian Invasion of Sicily, July 10 - August 7, 1943 by Mark Zuehlke

Operation Husky On July 10, 1943, two great Allied armadas of over 2,000 ships readied to invade Sicily. This was Operation Husky, the first step toward winning a toehold in fascist-occupied Europe. Among the invaders were 20,000 Canadian troops serving in the First Canadian Infantry Division and First Canadian Tank Brigade -- in their first combat experience. Over the next 28 days, the Allied troops carved a pat Full description