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The Italian campaign is one of World War II’s lesser-known, but was crucial to the Allies’ strategy. How did its battles change the course of the war?

Despite the Pact of Steel, many German soldiers regarded Italy as an unreliable partner in war. Poor equipment, weak logistics, and hesitant leadership repeatedly undermined joint operations from ...