Operation Husky The Canadian Invasion of Sicily, July 10-August 7, 1943 |
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| Author:
| Zuehlke, Mark |
| ISBN: | 978-1-55365-324-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2009 |
| Publisher: | Douglas and McIntyre (2013) Ltd.
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $35.00 |
Book Description:
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On July 10, 1943, two great Allied armadas of over 2,000 ships readied to invade Sicily. This was Operation Husky, the first step toward winning a toehold in fascist-occupied Europe. Among the invaders were 20,000 Canadian troops serving in the First Canadian Infantry Division and First Canadian Tank Brigade in their first combat experience. Over the next 28 days, the Allied troops carved a path through the rugged land, despite fierce German opposition. Drawing on firsthand...
More DescriptionOn July 10, 1943, two great Allied armadas of over 2,000 ships readied to invade Sicily. This was Operation Husky, the first step toward winning a toehold in fascist-occupied Europe. Among the invaders were 20,000 Canadian troops serving in the First Canadian Infantry Division and First Canadian Tank Brigade in their first combat experience. Over the next 28 days, the Allied troops carved a path through the rugged land, despite fierce German opposition. Drawing on firsthand accounts of veterans and official military records,Operation Huskyoffers a gripping, meticulous account of this seminal operation and the young men who fought, died, and survived it.