On July 10, 1943, two great Allied armadas of over 2,000 ships readied to invade Sicily. This was Operation Husky, the first step toward winning a toehold in fascist-occupied Europe. Among the invaders were 20,000 Canadian troops serving in the First Canadian Infantry Division and First Canadian Tank Brigade — in their first combat experience. Over the next 28 days, the Allied troops carved a path through the rugged land, despite fierce German opposition. Drawing on firsthand accounts of veterans and official military records, Operation Husky offers a gripping, meticulous account of this seminal operation and the young men who fought, died, and survived it.
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“This volume and, indeed, the entire series, can only cement Zuehlke’s position as among our foremost chronicles of Canada at war.” — Globe and Mail
“Zuehlkes attention to tactical detail is a signature of his work. From first-hand accounts of veterans combined with official military records, the author paints vivid battlefield portraits with his prose.” — Daily Graphic
“Finally, a book about Canadians in Sicily! Mark Zuehlke’s Operation Husky details the Canadian army’s Second World War baptism of fire: its part in the invasion of Sicily almost a year before D-Day.” — Maclean's Magazine
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“Zuehlkes attention to tactical detail is a signature of his work. From first-hand accounts of veterans combined with official military records, the author paints vivid battlefield portraits with his prose.” — Daily Graphic
“Finally, a book about Canadians in Sicily! Mark Zuehlke’s Operation Husky details the Canadian army’s Second World War baptism of fire: its part in the invasion of Sicily almost a year before D-Day.” — Maclean's Magazine
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A top pick for any Canadian military history collection,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Operation Husky: The Canadian Invasion of Sicily, July 10-August 7, 1943 (Paperback)
The Canadian contribution to World War II is woefully underplayed. "Operation Husky: The Canadian Invasion of Sicily: July 10-August 7, 1943" looks at the Canadian contribution to this campaign that began to wear down the Acis forces in Europe. Twenty thousand Canadian soldiers joined the charge here and made their notch in military history, as Mark Zuehlke gives it the coverage it deserves and its first major triumph in the World War. "Operation Husky" is a top pick for any Canadian military history collection.
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This review is from: Operation Husky: The Canadian Invasion of Sicily, July 10-August 7, 1943 (Paperback)
The author continues to make a significant contribution to recognizing and examining the role of Canada in the Second World War. I have read six of his previous efforts including those focusing on the Italian campaign: Ortona, Liri Valley, and The Gothic Line. Zuehlke's style has improved greatly from his earlier work demonstrating a more narrative and engaging style that is increasingly emulating the works of Beevor, Atkinson, and Ryan (who are my favourites). And he has not sacrificed research, detail, and accuracy in this evolution.
The Italian campaign has received increasing attention in the last decade having been relegated to a "sideshow" given the aggregate efforts in WW2. I most enjoyed the politics and planning involved in Operation Husky along with the fascinating challenges related to supply and logistics. This was a complex operation made all the harder for the Canadian contingent when their commander and other leaders were killed in a plane crash shortly before it was to begin. This introduces us to the prickly Simonds, the criticized Vokes (he took heat at Ortona but received redemption in the European campaign), and the highly-competent Hoffmeister (who later was head of Macmillan Bloedel). The tale of McNaughton is also covered here. The underlying theme is rapidly maturing Canadian forces who would make a contribution to the entire war far beyond the relative size of its young nation. Sicily set the stage for the rest of the fight up Italy: rugged terrain, stubborn Nazi defenders led by Kesselring, Italian apathy and incompetence (soon followed by capitulation), and a tough climate. The Italian campaign veterans were unfairly labeled "D-Day Dodgers" for not having been present for the glory of invading Normandy and liberating Europe. However, this history and others covering Italy clearly demonstrate that the soldiers on both sides fought a tenacious and costly war with the Canadian losing 562 troops in Sicily alone.
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