The Guns That Fought for Sicily - Operation Husky's Hidden Arsenal

The Guns That Fought for Sicily - Operation Husky's Hidden Arsenal

Eric B
Gear/Accessories

Summary

This article details a visit to the Museo Storico dello Sbarco in Sicilia 1943 in Modica, Italy, focusing on the small arms used during Operation Husky (July-August 1943). It highlights specific WWII firearms displayed, including the German MP40 and K98 Kurz, US M1 Garand and Thompson SMG, and British Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I and Sten Mk II.

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historical-firearms
world-war-ii
museum
m1-garand
thompson-smg
mp40
k98
lee-enfield

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