Mediterranean and Africa in 1943 — Timeline

10 documented historical milestones concerning mediterranean and africa in 1943.

Dated historical records

Entries below follow the dates recorded in the WWII CHRONOS archive. Each linked title opens the original historical entry, including its source reference.

1. 1943-05-13 — Axis Surrender in Tunisia — German and Italian forces end organised resistance in North Africa.
2. 1943-07-10 — Allied Landings in Sicily — The Allies begin a major amphibious invasion of the island.
3. 1943-07-25 — Fall of Mussolini's Regime — The Italian dictator is removed from office after a decision by the Grand Council of Fascism.
4. 1943-09-03 — Allied Invasion of Mainland Italy — Anglo-American forces land on the Italian mainland.
5. 1943-09-08 — Italian Armistice Announced — The Italian government announces an armistice with the Allies; Germany occupies much of the country.
6. 1943-09-09 — Allied Landings at Salerno — Anglo-American forces land in the Salerno area of mainland Italy.
7. 1943-09-10 — German Forces Occupy Rome — After the Italian armistice, German troops take control of Rome.
8. 1943-09-16 — Allied Forces Link Up near Salerno — Allied troops consolidate the Salerno beachhead.
9. 1943-09-28 — Four Days of Naples Uprising — Residents of Naples rise against German occupation forces.
10. 1943-10-13 — Italy Declares War on Germany — The Italian government enters the war against its former ally on the side of the anti-Hitler coalition.

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