By invading Albania Mussolini gained control over the Strait of Otranto, that connects the Adriatic Sea with the Ionian Sea. That allowed Italy to achieve the sea dominance in the Adriatic and its influence upon Yugoslavia and Greece.
In 1939, Benito Mussolini invaded the kingdom of Albania.
Italy wanted land in the Adriatic Sea after World War 1 in order to expand its reach. They wanted to gain Trentino, Istria, Venezia Giulia, and South Tyrol.
The Western Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas.
The body of water that the Italian army crossed to get to Albania is Adriatic Sea. The Italian army arrived in port of Durres in April 7th, 1939 where they faced the initial resistance by the Albanian forces led by Mujo Ulqinaku.
By invading Albania Mussolini gained control over the Strait of Otranto, that connects the Adriatic Sea with the Ionian Sea. That allowed Italy to achieve the sea dominance in the Adriatic and its influence upon Yugoslavia and Greece.
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In 1939, Benito Mussolini invaded the kingdom of Albania.
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Venice, Italy is situated on the Adriatic Sea
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Adriatic Sea.
The Adriatic Sea is east of Italy and west of Albania.
The Adriatic Sea touches Bosnia, the Adriatic Sea then connects with the Mediterranean sea.
Adriatic sea