Sicily Part 5

Description

This film details the 1943 Allied invasion of Sicily. Highlighting the actions of the First Division of the Canadian Army, the film documents the lives of the men preparing for and carrying out the successful campaign, codenamed Operation Husky. With seven landing points along 100 miles of coastline, Canadian, British, and American troops gained control of Sicily and began the overthrow Benito Mussolini’s government. The film was presented by the National War Finance Committee and produced by the National Film Board of Canada.

Collection

Records of the U.S. Information Agency

Series

Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities