Operation Torch November 8, 1942 Objectives: Clear Axis powers from North Africa Allied control of the Mediterranean Sea Prepare for an invasion through.

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Operation Torch November 8, 1942 Objectives: Clear Axis powers from North Africa Allied control of the Mediterranean Sea Prepare for an invasion through Italy

Second Battle of el Alamein Erwin Rommel Bernard Montgomery

Operation Husky July 9, 1943 Objectives: Serve as a launching point into Europe (“soft underbelly”) Take Italy out of the war Take pressure off Soviets, particularly at Kursk

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Stage 1 – air landings

Stage 2 – sea landings

Invasion of Italy September 3, 1943 Objectives Open shipping lanes in Mediterranean Occupy German forces, keeping them away from the Russian forces

Operation BaytownOperation Slapstick Operation Avalanche