The July 1943 Allied invasion and occupation of Sicily is often panned by commentators, and there is no question that taking Sicily proved painful for the Allies. For instance, all told the Allies suffered nearly 25,000 casualties against an Axis army that fought a delaying campaign lasting over one month. The Sicilian campaign however would prove to be an important learning experience.
For instance, the invasion provided invaluable experience in amphibious operations, including refining command and control between the allied armies, navies and air forces as well as testing new equipment
