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Italy. In World War II, Churchill thought he could keep casualties down by attacking Germany through the 'soft underbelly' of Italy rather than the cross-channel invasion through France advocated by both the Americans and Canadians. Remember, Britain lost nearly a million men in World War I. As it was, Italy was still a difficult and costly campaign.
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This 1943 planned invasion was aimed at the soft underbelly of Europe?
Sicily and Italy.
What did Operation torch in 1942 result in?
It was the landing of British & American forces in French North Africa. It would lead to the Invasion of Italy. As Churchill described it the soft underbelly of Europe.
What country was considered the soft underbelly of the axis?
Italy. Want proof? Watch Hetalia.
What was operation underbelly?
Operation Underbelly was the first allied attack on Europe to stop the Nazi regime. The attack was made on Italy but was not very successful and the troops got stuck and later pulled out. Then in 1944 Operation Overloard with the landings at Normandy was started.
What were the two battlefronts in Europe called?
Western Front and the Eastern Front.
