Military & Warfare

Allied Troops Land in Italy Amid Armistice Signing

British and Canadian troops launched a significant amphibious invasion on the Italian mainland, marking a crucial step in the Allied campaign during World War II. On the same day, a pivotal agreement referred to as the Armistice of Cassibile was signed by Walter Bedell Smith and Giuseppe Castellano, which effectively ended hostilities between the Allies and Italy. Although the agreement was reached, it was kept secret and not made public until several days later, as military operations continued.

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