11 July 1943 Posted on July 10, 2012 by Staff The Allies invade Sicily. German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack. Famous Words of Inspiration..."To enlarge or illustrate this power and effect of love is to set a candle in the sun." Robert Burton — Click here for more from Robert Burton Related posts: 25 October 1983 2 March 1943 16 May 1943 4 July 1569 11 July 2006 20 March 2003 8 July 1099