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What position did Italy have on the issue of the Holocaust during the 1940s?
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From 1940-43 Italy refused to hand Jews over to the Germans, despite the fact that it was an ally of Nazi Germany. In 1943 the official Italian government surrendered and then changed sides. Thereupon the Nazis kidnapped Mussolini and set up a puppet regime in northern Italy. The latter was run by Nazis and handed sent Jews to extermination camps.
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The position of Italy during the war was to?
Try to take over africa.
What was Italy's position during the Holocaust in World War 2?
While the (Italian) Fascists were in power in Italy, the country did not allow Jews to be rounded up or sent to death camps. However, when Italy surrendered (and changed sides) the Nazis established a puppet state in Nothern Italy. Mussolini was kidnapped and made the nominal head of this government, but it was under German control from mid 1943 onwards - and sent Jews to Auschwitz.
What does axis mean during the Holocaust?
This is the name given to the grouping of countries including primarily Germany, Japan and Italy which were opposed to the Allied forces.
Which countries were the allies in the Holocaust?
Allies: U.S., Great Britain, and the Soviet Union are the most recognized "Allies" (before 1941, Great Britain, France, and Poland) Axis: Germany, Italy, and Japan. ____________ The question confuses the Holocaust with World War 2. See the related question.
Did Italy and japan kill Jews to during the Holocaust?
In both cases the answer is no. However, after Italy surrendered in 1943, much of the country was occupied by the Nazis and they deported Italian Jews to Auschwitz. The Japanese, who were almost entirely unfamiliar with the long-standing "Christian" tradition of antisemitism found the Nazi attitude towards the Jews very puzzling.
How many Jews killed in Italy during holocaust?
7,500.
Who was the leader of Germany Italy during the holocaust?
Hitler / Mussolini
Why was Italy invaded during the 1940s?
To open another front against the axis during world war 2
The position of Italy during the war was to?
Try to take over africa.
What else happened during World War 2?
During world war II the holocaust was going on in Germany. In Italy and Japan had brought a new dictator up.
What was Italy's position during the Holocaust in World War 2?
While the (Italian) Fascists were in power in Italy, the country did not allow Jews to be rounded up or sent to death camps. However, when Italy surrendered (and changed sides) the Nazis established a puppet state in Nothern Italy. Mussolini was kidnapped and made the nominal head of this government, but it was under German control from mid 1943 onwards - and sent Jews to Auschwitz.
Who were the axis of the holocaust?
Germany, Italy and Japan.
What 3 countries joined the axis in the holocaust?
The 3 Countries which formed the Axis was Nazi Germany,Italy and Japan. During the Holocaust many countries joined; France, Holland and the Ukraine to name a few.
What does axis mean during the Holocaust?
This is the name given to the grouping of countries including primarily Germany, Japan and Italy which were opposed to the Allied forces.
How many Ethiopians were killed during the Holocaust?
Ethiopia (or Abessinya as it was then called) had been occupied by Italy but was never under German control, so the answer is probably none in the Holocaust. Obviously, Ethiopia suffered casualties fighting the Italians.
Which countries were the allies in the Holocaust?
Allies: U.S., Great Britain, and the Soviet Union are the most recognized "Allies" (before 1941, Great Britain, France, and Poland) Axis: Germany, Italy, and Japan. ____________ The question confuses the Holocaust with World War 2. See the related question.
Who ruled Germany during the Holocaust?
There were threee main powers.... Hitler was the leader of Germany, Mussolini was the leader of Italy and HiroHito was the leader of Japan --- Please don't treat World War 2 and the Holocaust as the same thing! The Holocaust took place during World War 2, but there was much more to World War 2 than the Holocaust. Japan, for example, was not involved in the Holocaust at all ...
