The island was used as a naval air base , as an attacking post against Italy and a launching pad for the landing in Provence on August 15 , 1944 .
The liberation of Corsica played a leading role in the pursuit of hostilities .
The Corsica was used as a naval air base , as an attacking post against Italy and a launching pad for the landing in Provence on August 15 , 1944 .
The liberation of Corsica played a leading role in the pursuit of hostilities .