The Armistice of Cassibile was an agreement signed on September 3, 1943, during World War II between the Kingdom of Italy and the Allied forces. This armistice marked Italy's surrender to the Allies, signaling a shift in the war as Italy moved away from its alliance with the Axis powers, which included Nazi Germany and Japan. The signing took place in the town of Cassibile, near Syracuse in Sicily. Following the armistice, the Allies began to occupy Italy, leading to a complex situation where Italian forces fought against German troops, who sought to maintain control over the region. This event significantly impacted the course of the war in Europe.