translate English to French: The weather was extremely hot, the roads extremely dusty, and there was little transport; the troops were fresh from a temperate climate and a long voyage in crowded ships; and even though for a time there was scarcely any opposition, mere marching was a very exhausting experience under these conditions.
LES MONTAGNES DE LA SICILE Le 11 juillet, les Canadiens commencent la progression prévue lors des préparatifs. Le temps est accablant, les routes, extrêmement poussiéreuses et les véhicules, rares.