In 1943, British, American and other allied forces landed in Sicily, an action which prompted the fall of [[Mussolini]]'s [[Fascist]] government. However, German troops were able to reinforce the island and made a stubborn resistance. | In 1943, British, American and other allied forces landed in Sicily, an action which prompted the fall of [[Mussolini]]'s [[Fascist]] government. However, German troops were able to reinforce the island and made a stubborn resistance. |