Capturing central Italy would cut the campaign connection between northern industry and southern operational bases. It would also open a second route into northern Italy and avoid repeated attacks across the mountains. Taking Sardinia would strengthen Britain's position in the western Mediterranean. Together, Rome and Sardinia would change the campaign's supply routes, land approaches, and nearby sea control.
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Mediterranean invasion geometry
Capturing Rome could cut supply links and open a route around the mountains, while Sardinia supports control of the western Mediterranean.