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Germany didn't exactly invade Italy. Germany and Italy were allies since they formed their Rome-Berlin "axis" of power in 1937. When their alliance was finally formed, Italy's leader, Mussolini, asked Hitler to refrain from war so Italy could restore their army and re-equip them. But Hitler started the war in 1939 and Germany began conquering countries in Europe and Italy conquered nations in Africa. After a few years of figthing the British in North Africa, Italy's army was weakend. The Americans joined the war and helped the Allies drive the Germans & Italians our of Africa. The Allies then invaded Sicily in July 1943 and began bombing mainland Italy, including Italy's crown jewel---Rome. German troops were re-inforcing Italy to prepare to fight the Allies. The people were tired of war and didn't want their country with all their ancient cultural cities ruined by war. Through pressure from the King, Mussolini stepped down as dictator. The Germans knew that they could not trust Italy to remain their ally. The Italians tried to secretly negotiate for American paratroopers to land in Rome to protect their government. They intended to "join" the Allied forces but Churchill and other leaders would only accept surrender. The Italians delayed as Sicily fell to the Allies in August. British troops landed forces on the "toe" of Italy. When Italy detected an invasion convoy headed towards Italy, they announced on 8 Sept 1943 their surrender. On 9 Sept 1943, the Allies landed on mainland Italy just below Naples. The Germans took action to disarm the Italians so their soldiers could not fight for the Allies. The Germans began to round up Italians and send them to German concentration camps unless they would fight for the Germans under the Fascist Italian government lead by Mussolini. Many able-bodied men either escaped to the Allies or fought as partisans. Germany sent more divisions into Italy and carried the war to the Italian soil. Under the command of General Kesselring, the Germans fought a delaying campaign in the rough mountainous terrain for almost 20 months in some of the roughest fighting of the war.
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When did the 2nd world war begin?
World War II began on September 1, 1939 when Germany invaded Poland.
What led France and Britain to declare war against Germany to begin world war ll?
The German invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939.
What led France and Britain to declare war against Germany to begin World War 2?
During the 1930's, Britain and France had a defence agreement with Poland. On 1 September 1939, German troops invaded Poland, so on 3 September 1939, in response to that invasion, Britain and France declared war on Germany.
Why was the battle of anzio important?
The Battle of Anzio was the beachhead invasion of Italy from January the 22nd to May the 23rd 1944 by Allied troops during the Second World War. A failure to use information gained by deciphering German codes led to the Allied troops being stranded temporarily after German attacks. Allied troops were held on the beachhead for five months before the breakthrough after Monte Cassino allowed the US 5th Army to dislodge the Germans from the Alban Hills and allow the Anzio force to begin its advance on Rome.
How did World War 2 officially begin?
World War begins officially when The Attack on Pearl Harbor happens.
Where in Europe did world war 2 begin?
German invasion of Poland.
N did Hitler begin the German invasion of the Soviet Union?
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What German action finally caused Britain and France to begin World War II?
The invasion of Poland on the 1st September 1939
When did the 2nd world war begin?
World War II began on September 1, 1939 when Germany invaded Poland.
What led France and Britain to declare war against Germany to begin world war ll?
The German invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939.
When did the germanic invasion begin?
Technically it would be Austria March of 1938.
How did operation barbarossa begin?
Operation Barbarossa began with the German invasion of Russia 22 June 1941 .
What was the goal for operation overlord?
The goal was, in short, to land Allied troops on German- occupied territory, and begin the initial invasion of German-occupied Europe.It was successful.
In what area of the world did the movement of Renaissance begin?
In Florence, Italy.
What did World War 2 begin what triggered the war?
What began the war for England and other allies was the German invasion of Poland. And Because of the military pact England had with Poland, they declared war on Germany. And then Pearl Harbor brought US into it
What led France and Britain to declare war against Germany to begin World War 2?
During the 1930's, Britain and France had a defence agreement with Poland. On 1 September 1939, German troops invaded Poland, so on 3 September 1939, in response to that invasion, Britain and France declared war on Germany.
Why was the battle of anzio important?
The Battle of Anzio was the beachhead invasion of Italy from January the 22nd to May the 23rd 1944 by Allied troops during the Second World War. A failure to use information gained by deciphering German codes led to the Allied troops being stranded temporarily after German attacks. Allied troops were held on the beachhead for five months before the breakthrough after Monte Cassino allowed the US 5th Army to dislodge the Germans from the Alban Hills and allow the Anzio force to begin its advance on Rome.
