The Soft Underbelly: The Invasion of Sicily and Italy to the Fall of Rome
The Soft Underbelly: The Invasion of Sicily and Italy to the Fall of Rome  
Podcast: Key Battles of American History
Published On: Wed Jun 21 2023
Description: On July 9, 1943, Allied forces launched Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily. 38 days later, the entire island was under Allied control. On September 3, British and American forces took the fight to the Italian peninsula, although this time, the going would be much slower and more difficult. Join Sean and James as they tell the story of the Allies’ effort to conquer the first fascist state in Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.