What operation involved the Canadian Army's participation in the invasion of Sicily and Italy during World War II?

• A. Operation Overlord
• B. Operation Husky
• C. Operation Barbarossa
• D. Operation Torch

Answer: (B)

The correct choice is Operation Husky, which refers to the Allied invasion of Sicily that began on July 9, 1943. This operation was significant for the Canadian Army, as it marked Canada's first major campaign in the Italian theatre of World War II. Canadian troops played a vital role in the success of the invasion, contributing to the capture of strategic locations, such as the coastal town of Pachino and the city of Syracuse.

Operation Husky also set the stage for subsequent operations in Italy, as Allied forces aimed to weaken Axis defenses in the Mediterranean, ultimately paving the way for the Italian Campaign. The success of this operation demonstrated the effectiveness of coordinated military efforts and the importance of international cooperation among Allied nations.

In contrast, Operation Overlord refers to the Normandy landings (D-Day) in 1944, Operation Barbarossa was the code name for the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, and Operation Torch involved the Allied landings in North Africa in 1942. Each of these operations was significant in its own right, but they did not specifically involve the Canadian Army's participation in the invasion of Sicily and Italy, which is why they are not the correct answer.