Operation Husky

Purpose

• The Allied Invasion of Sicily in July of 1943, codenamed “Operation Husky” was the start of the Allies assault on German occupied Europe
• The objective was to force Italy out of the war

Significance to the U.s

• The contribution by the U.S in "Operation Husky" gave the Allies the upperhand

Impact on Americans

• People lost loved ones
• Women had to take over more jobs while the men were gone
• The Allies (which included the U.S) had almost taken over all of Sicily by the end of August
• The U.S. 7th army lost 8 781 men (2 237 killed or missing, 5 946 wounded, and 598 captured)

The outcome

• The U.S. army lost 8 781 men, 2 237 killed or missing, 5 946 wounded, and 598 captured)
• The British had 11 843 causalities, 2 062 killed or missing, 7 137 wounded and 2 644 captured.

The outcome

• Canadian forces had 2 310 causalities, 562 killed, 1 664 wounded, and 84 captured.
• Germans lost more than 23 000 men, Italian military losses are reported to be 4 325 killed, 32 500 wounded and 116 681 captured

Benefits?

• “Operation Husky” was a success that gave the Allies the advantage in WWII

Map of the Landings in SIcily

A Renault R35 of the kind used by Italian forces in Sicily

U.s Liberty ship explodes after being hit by germans July 11 1943

US CREW CHECKS THEIR TANK AFTER LANDING AT RED BEACH 2, SICILY ON JULY 10

U.s Paratroopers

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