Operation Slapstick (1943 AD)

Operation Slapstick took place in 1943 AD during Allied invasion of Italy.

Battle facts

Year: 1943 AD
Date: 1943-09-09
Era: Modern
Conflict: Allied invasion of Italy
Commanders (A): George Hopkinson, Ernest Down
Commanders (B): Richard Heidrich
Casualties: approx. British Army: 58 dead 154 wounded Royal Navy: 48 dead sunkNone during initial landing
Outcome: British success
Coordinates: 40.471°, 17.236°