| Accession Number | F00808 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 8 min 57 sec |
| Object type | Newsreel |
| Physical description | 35mm - safety/b&w/sound |
| Place made | At sea, Italy: Sicily |
| Date made | July 1943 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Permission of copyright holder required for any use and/or reproduction. |
Invasion of Sicily
Description
The Allied invasion of Sicily, code name Operation Husky, 2,000 Allied ships cross Mediterranean unopposed. Features Generals Montgomery, Eisenhower and Patton, also Admiral Cunningham. One scene shows Spitfire aircraft with American markings.