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Operation husky
Allies land in Sicily (operation husky), beginning the Italian Campaign -
Operation Baytown
Allies land on the mainland of Italy this was Operation Baytown -
Italy surrenders
Italy surrenders but Germany seizes control of Northern and central Italy -
Operation Avalanche
Allied landings at Salerno; Heavy German resistance -
Operation Shingle
Allies land at Anzio but face a prolonged battle. -
Monte Casino Falls
Monte Casino falls breaking the German Gustave line. -
Allies liberate Rome
Allies liberate Rome but fighting in Italy countinues. -
Mussolini is overthrown
Mussolini is overthrown and Italy's new government seeks peace. -
Mussolini captured
Mussolini is captured and executed by Italian partisans. -
Surrender
German forces in Italy surrender, ending the campaign.