11 July 1943 July 10, 2012 Author: Staff The Allies invade Sicily. German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack. Famous Words of Inspiration..."There is no such thing as a good war and there is no such thing as a bad peace." Benjamin Franklin — Click here for more from Benjamin Franklin Related posts: 25 October 1983 2 March 1943 16 May 1943 4 July 1569 11 July 2006 20 March 2003 8 July 1099 Categories: History Tags: 11 July, 1943