Salerno (Operation Avalanche)

Operation Avalanche, part of the Allied invasion of Italy in September 1943, was a military campaign aimed at capturing the Italian city of Salerno from German forces. It was a large amphibious assault where troops landed by sea and air, working to establish a foothold on the Italian coast. The operation was crucial for opening a new front in Europe, enabling the Allies to push inland and eventually weaken German defenses in Italy. Despite strong resistance, the successful landing allowed the Allies to advance further into Italy, contributing to the broader effort to defeat Nazi Germany.