By late 1943 the course of World War II had decisively shifted. After the Soviet victory at Stalingrad (Feb. 1943) and the crushing of German forces at Kursk (July 1943), the Axis powers were retreating on all fronts. In Italy the Allies had invaded Sicily and toppled Mussolini, and in the Pacific the U.S. was advancing from … Continue reading 1943: Turning the Tide of War