Operation Husky: The Allied Invasion of Sicily

Summary

1. Operation Husky involved over 150,000 troops and 3,000 ships in a massive amphibious assault.
2. Adverse weather conditions surprised the Axis.
3. Italian forces collapsed, leading to Mussolini’s ousting.
4. Heavy casualties but paved the way for further advances into mainland Italy.

References

• Media Check: About The National WW11 Museum    
• Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC