Canadians are encouraged to participate in local events in honour of our Italian Campaign Veterans and those who continue to serve this country today. A calendar of commemorative events in your area and events held overseas can be found in this section.
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The Italian Campaign began in the early morning of July 10, 1943, when Canadian and British troops landed close to the southern tip of Sicily. Canadians would gain control of the island after more than four weeks of fighting through hundreds of kilometres of difficult mountainous country. After losing Sicily, the Germans were determined to hold the mainland. By taking advantage of mountain peaks and swift rivers they turned the length of the Italian peninsula into a series of defensive lines heavily defended by machine gun nests, barbed wire, land mines, and artillery positions.
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By remembering Veterans' service and sacrifice, we recognize the tradition of freedom they fought to preserve.  
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For youth, educators and the young at heart; lots of cool interaction with tips on researching school projects. These learning materials reflect the history and personal experiences of Canadian Veterans who liberated Italy.   
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Information on past commemorative anniversaries of the Italian Campaign.   
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