Invasion of Sicily

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operation_Husky
gptkb:Mark_W._Clark
gptkbp:aftermath Continued fighting in Italy
Impact on Italian politics
Preparation for Operation Avalanche
Impact on German military strategy
Establishment of Allied control in Sicily
Increased Allied air operations in the Mediterranean
gptkbp:casualties Allied casualties estimated at 23,000
Axis casualties estimated at 150,000
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:General_Dwight_D._Eisenhower
gptkb:General_George_S._Patton
gptkb:General_Bernard_Montgomery
gptkbp:date August 17, 1943
July 9, 1943
gptkbp:enemy gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:Italian_Army
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Italian_Campaign
gptkbp:historical_impact Led to the downfall of Mussolini
Demonstrated effectiveness of Allied cooperation
Increased pressure on German forces
Opened the way for Allied invasion of Italy
Shifted Axis focus to defending Italy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Invasion of Sicily
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Canadian_Army
gptkbp:location gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight gptkb:Messina
gptkb:Palermo
gptkb:Syracuse
gptkb:Licata
Gela
gptkbp:military_strategy Combined arms operations
Amphibious assault
Paratrooper drops
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Husky
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:Operation_Neptune
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Operation_Torch
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance First major Allied offensive in Europe
gptkbp:strategic_importance Secure Mediterranean Sea
Capture Sicily
Prepare for invasion of mainland Italy
gptkbp:supports gptkb:Allied_Air_Forces