Holland, James

Sicily '43: A Times Book of the Year

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ISBN 13:
9780552176903
author:
Holland, James
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Corgi Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
784
Dimensions:
19.9 x 12.8 x 3.7 centimeters (0
Genre:
History, Europe, Germany,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£12.88

Description

Sicily '43 is the story of the largest seaborne landing in history, codenamed Operation HUSKY, which took place on 10 July 1943. Over 160,000 Allied troops were involved in the assault, which marked the beginning of a 38-day battle for the island.

The subsequent fighting was marked by daring raids, deals with the Mafia, and perilous assaults across unforgiving terrain. The Allies faced a formidable German foe, limited infrastructure, and the challenges of disease and extreme heat. The battle was a crucial turning point in the war, marking the beginning of the end of the War in the West and the tightening noose around Nazi Germany.

The success of the Sicily campaign also had significant implications for the Allied forces, providing a crucial dry run for the invasion of Normandy on D-Day a year later. This book provides a detailed and engaging account of one of the most significant events of World War II.

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