Order the events in the North Africa and the European Theaters in chronological order.
Mussolini is forced to resign, and Italy surrenders to the Allies.
The British find that they cannot make serious progress against the tanks and troops under Rommel in the North Africa Theater.
Benito Mussolini is captured by a group of Italian partisans. He is executed by being shot.
Liberating North Africa from Axis control, the Allied force turns its attention to the island of Sicily.
President Roosevelt sends General Dwight D. Eisenhower to North Africa to conduct a major campaign against the Axis called Operation Torch.
The Americans fight their first major battle in Africa, the Battle of Kasserine Pass.
A combined force of American and British forces landed in Italy and begin their offensive with the objective of capturing Rome.
1. Mussolini is forced to resign, and Italy surrenders to the Allies.
2. Benito Mussolini is captured by a group of Italian partisans. He is executed by being shot.
3. President Roosevelt sends General Dwight D. Eisenhower to North Africa to conduct a major campaign against the Axis called Operation Torch.
4. The Americans fight their first major battle in Africa, the Battle of Kasserine Pass.
5. The British find that they cannot make serious progress against the tanks and troops under Rommel in the North Africa Theater.
6. Liberating North Africa from Axis control, the Allied force turns its attention to the island of Sicily.
7. A combined force of American and British forces landed in Italy and begin their offensive with the objective of capturing Rome.