This week marks the 78th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Sicily and the beginning of the Italian Campaign on 9 July 1943. The Royal Canadian Engineers supported every battle from start to finish. The gallantry and sacrifice of our officers and men was far from insignificant. Man-for-man, only the infantry suffered more than the Sappers. In Sicily, the RCE received more gallantry awards than any other corps or regiment.
The Italian Campaign has often been referred to as the "Engineers' War". The German Army's greatest allies were the mountains, valleys and rivers their engineers fortified and developed into a series of obstacle belts that would challenge even modern armies. The CMEA has chronicled many of the battles and added personal stories about the bravery and sacrifice of our Corps. There is more to be told. Take some time to look at any of the following to gain an engineer perspective of that Campaign from start to finish.
Courage and Sacrifice in Italy
