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Operation Ladbroke
Operation Ladbroke was a glider landing of British airborne forces near Syracuse, Sicily, that began on 9 July 1943 as part of the Allied invasion of Sicily. The first Allied mission using large numbers of the aircraft, the operation was carried out from Tunisia by the 1st Airlanding Brigade, with a force of 144 Waco gliders and six Horsa gliders. The objective was to establish a large invasion force on the ground near the town of Syracuse, secure the Ponte Grande Bridge and ultimately take cont -
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Invasion of Sicily
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Ladbroke Reinforcements
Reinforcements arrived from the British 5th Infantry Division to help aid in the fight against the Axis powers in Italy. Allied forces gain control of bridges and land that allow for stronger land attacks. -
Operation Fustian
Operation Fustian was a British airborne forces mission during the Allied invasion of Sicily in the Second World War. The operation was carried out by the 1st Parachute Brigade, part of the 1st Airborne Division. Their objective was the Primosole Bridge across the Simeto River. The intention was for the brigade, with glider-borne forces in support, to land on both sides of the river. They would then capture the bridge and secure the surrounding area until relieved by the advance of XIII Corps, w -
Seaborne Landings
Allied Forces used the sea to attack Italy to weaken german forces. Tanks and enemy vehicles were destroyed and important fighting areas were taken. Reinforcements could now be easily deployed against the Axis powers. -
Land operations
Bases and infantry divisons were set up in Italy close to the sea and more routes of attack were set up to fight axis forces. -
Allied Attacks
Allies forces captured and destroyed axis camps and bases. Axis forces were pushed deeper into Italy and they were becoming weak. -
Axis Powers begin to Retreat
Axis powers were suffering heavy losses and they were begining to become too weak to fight the invading forces. Allied forces began taking prisoners. -
Bloody Ridge
Middleton's G.I.s captured Santo Stefano's "Bloody Ridge" on 30 July, Patton replaced them with General Truscott's 3d Division, allowing the men of the 45th time to rest and recuperate for their next assignment, the invasion of Italy. -
The battle for Troina
The battle for Troina began on 31 July, when the Germans repulsed an advance by the 39th Infantry Regiment, a 9th Infantry Division outfit temporarily attached to the 1st Division. The setback forced Bradley and Allen to orchestrate a massive assault. -
Final days
The allies succes over Sicily will give them an advantage on the sea front
