Dwight David Eisenhower3 July 1943
The Allies begin bombing the airfields of Siciliy as a prelude to invasion
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The Allies begin bombing the airfields of Siciliy as a prelude to invasion
Allied forces land on the Italian mainland at Salerno, almost 400 landing craft and supply ships involved in landings
Offerred 60 Landing Ship Tanks until 15 Dec
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