The 'Operation Husky' was the Allied invasion of which territory?
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Correct answer: Sicily
Operation Husky was the large-scale amphibious assault on Sicily in July 1943. Its success led to the downfall of Benito Mussolini and opened the way for the invasion of mainland Italy.
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