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Were Italians who fought in World War 2 in 1942 on the side of the allies or the axis?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes. They fought in North Africa. At first the Germans were under the command of the Italian Commando Supremo (Supreme command). It wasn't until Hitler promoted Gen. Rommel that the Italians served under the Germans.
Many Italians fought at Stalingrad in winter of 1941-42. When the German VI Army was surrounded, the 6th Alpini (Mountain troops) lead a force of Germans out of the entrapment.
On 8 Sept 1943, the Italian government surrendered. However, the Fascists remained loyal to the Germans and continued to fight on their side. There were several Italians divisions formed, but most were used to as anti-partisan forces. An Italian SS Division was created.
Other Italians remained loyal to the Allies. Four Italian combat groups were formed and fought with the Italians in late 1944 and 1945.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe Italians fought on the side of the AXIS. The Fascists and the Nazis had some of the same basic philosophies for their form of government. Mussolini wanted to impress Hitler and tried to out perform him. Mussolini and Hitler finally signed a pact before the war that Mussolini called the Pact of Steel.
Mussolini was forced out of office in July 1943 after the Allies invaded Sicily. The Italians surrendered on 8 September 1943. After that date, the Allies were only fighting against the German forces and a small portion of Italian Fascists.
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