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WWII Timeline: 1943
   
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Jan 23rd British forces took Tripoli, Libya.
Jan 29th British forces advanced into Tunisia.

Apr 21st

Bombing raid on Aberdeen. 98 people killed.
May 13th Axis forces in Tunisia surrendered to Allies.
May In the Battle of the Atlantic, the Allies achieved dominance over the U-boats.
Spring/Summer ‘Wings for Victory Weeks’ held all over Scotland.

3rd annual National Savings Campaign.
Jul 9th Allies invaded Sicily.
Sep 3rd Allies invaded Italian mainland.
Sep 8th Italy surrendered and changed sides.
Sep 9th American and British forces landed at Salerno and Taranto.
Oct 1st Naples liberated.
   
 
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Date created:12 Aug 2004 Last updated:12 Aug 2004