when did italy surrender in ww2

Italy surrendered in World War II by signing an unconditional armistice with the Allies on September 3, 1943. However, the surrender was kept secret initially and was publicly announced on September 8, 1943. This armistice marked the end of hostilities between Italy and the Allies during the war. Following the announcement, German forces reacted by attacking Italian units and occupying parts of Italy to counter the surrender. The Italian government under Marshal Pietro Badoglio had negotiated the armistice after the fall of Benito Mussolini earlier that year.