How did the Italian people respond to the allied invasion of Sicily?

The Italian people had mixed reactions to the Allied invasion of Sicily in July 1943. Some welcomed the Allies, viewing them as liberators from Fascist rule, while others were fearful of the chaos and destruction that war brought to their homeland. Many civilians faced hardships due to the fighting, and there was a growing desire for an end to the conflict. Ultimately, the invasion contributed to the unraveling of Mussolini's regime and shifted public sentiment towards supporting a change in government.