The Allied invasion of Hitler-dominated Europe began in Italy. The Canadian army played an important role in the Italian campaign, with The Loyal Edmonton Regiment and Seaforth Highlanders capturing Ortona.
Battle of the Atlantic-the Tide Turns: 1943-1944
Royal Canadian Navy Corvettes in the Mediterranean: Jan-May 1943
Royal Canadian Air Force-Bomber Group 6: January 1943
Canadian 1st Division and the Sicily Landings: 9 July 1943
Royal Canadian Navy and the Sicily Campaign: 9 July-5 Aug 1943
Assoro, Sicily: 21-22 July 1943
Leonforte, Sicily: 22-23 July 1943
Kiska Landings: 15-16 Aug 1943
Invasion of Italy-the 1st Canadian Corps: 3 Sept 1943
Royal Canadian Air Force Lancasters: 9 Sept 1943
"Devil's Brigade" in Italy-Monte la Difensa: 2-3 Dec 1943