Marlett-Unit 5/ Objective 5

Rommel's Tanks

Jun 25, 1942

In June 1942, Rommel's tanks pushed the British lines to the Egyptian town of El Alamein.

Clashing

Feb 25, 1943

In February 1943, American troops and Rommel's army clashed in Tunisia.

Surrendering

May 25, 1943

In May, the Axis powers in northern Africa surrendered. The Allies now could establish bases from which to attack southern Europe.

Invasion

Jul 25, 1943

In July 1943, the invasion of Italy got under way with an attack on the island of Sicily. Allied and German forces fought for a month of terrible fighting.

Surrendering

Sep 25, 1943

When allies forced Germans out of Sicily and then into Italy, the Italians turned to Mussolini. However, he escaped and the Italian government surrendered.