Historical Events tagged with "patton"
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Seventh Army Captures Messina, Sicily
The U.S. Seventh Army, commanded by General George S. Patton, captured Messina, Sicily, marking a significant turning point in the Sicilian Campaign. Just hours later, the British Eighth Army, under the leadership of Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, arrived in the same location. This successful joint operation effectively completed the Allied conquest of Sicily, illustrating the cooperation between American and British forces in the Mediterranean theatre during World War II.
Continue ReadingAllied Invasion of Sicily Commences
In July 1943, Allied forces launched Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily. This campaign involved troops from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and other allies, aiming to seize key positions in Sicily to pave the way for an invasion of mainland Italy. The landings began on July 9, with over 160,000 soldiers arriving on the beaches. The objective was to capture the island, disrupt Axis supply lines, and force the Germans to withdraw troops from the Eastern Front, impacting the ongoing Battle of Kursk.
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