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