Second Battle of Ypres

forces launched an assault on the Italian island of Sicily * by September of 1943, the Allies had pushed on the Italian mainland—the battle for the mainland would be a greater challenge for the Allies though—they encountered fierce resistance from Germans sent in to reinforce Italy * Ortona, 1943- 1944 * the Canadian army participated in the Battle of Ortona * it had narrow, twisting streets which made it impossible for soldiers to use…