Events with tag - Airborne Operation

July 10, 1943

Operation Husky

Operation Husky was a massive Allied invasion of Sicily launched on July 10, 1943, involving over 2,500 ships and 180,000 troops. This pivotal World War II operation led to Italy's surrender and established crucial Allied control in the Mediterranean.

July 10, 1943

Operation Husky

Operation Husky, the Allied invasion of Sicily, was one of the largest amphibious operations of World War II. Led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the operation involved over 160,000 troops and 3,000 ships, marking the Allies' first major step into Nazi-occupied Europe.

September 17, 1944

Operation Market Garden

Operation Market Garden was the largest Allied airborne operation of World War II, launched on September 17, 1944. The operation aimed to secure strategic bridges across the Netherlands to create a pathway into Nazi Germany's industrial Ruhr Valley.