However , Corsica was liberated first , even before the intervention of the Anglo - American troops .
From November 11 , 1942 , some 80,000 Italians and 14,000 Germans were occupying the island , almost one soldier for two inhabitants .
Island was liberated first , even before the intervention of the Anglo - American troops .
From November 11 , 1942 , some 80,000 Italians and 14,000 Germans were occupying the island , almost one soldier for two inhabitants .