Sicily: Key to Victory

Description	This Canadian film details the events of Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily which lasted from July 10 - August 17, 1943. Highlighting the actions of the First Division of the Canadian Army, this film documents the lives of the men preparing for and carrying out this successful mission. With seven landing points along 100 miles of coastline, Canadian, British and American troops gained control of Sicily and began the overthrow Benito Mussolini’s government.
Creator	The National War Finance Committee National Film Board of Canada
Contributor	Canadian Army Film Unit Overseas: Filmed By
Date Issued	1943
Original Format	16mm print
Duration	20:48
Color/Black & White	B&W
Sound/Silent	Sound
Nation of Origin	Canada
Geographic Coverage	Pachino Airfield, Sicily Ispica, Sicily Modica, Sicily Ragusa, Sicily Caltigerone, Sicily Grammichele, Sicily Piazza Armerina, Sicily
Temporal Coverage	July 10 - August 17, 1943