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At the close of World War II, Mussolini attempted to escape to Switzerland, was captured and summarily executed.

Hitler did not attempt to escape; he committed suicide when Allied forces were closing in.

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Did Mussolini try to blow up Hitler?

No, but Mussolini did blow up other people in WWII


Why did Musollini follow Hitler in World War 2?

Mussolini signed a pact with Hitler to be an ally. He did NOT think of it as he was following after Hitler. Both countries had a form of fascist government. For a long time, before the war and a year into the war, the two Dictators were equal in many ways in their actions and egotism. Mussolini came to power in 1922, many years before Hitler did in 1933. In June 1934, Hitler traveled to Italy to visit Mussolini. Hitler, dressed in civilian clothes, was dazzled by Mussolini who wore a splendid uniform and showed off his air and sea power. This inspired Hitler to begin wearing his uniform and visor cap. Even the Nazi stiff-arm salute was taken from Mussolini and his Blackshirts. Mussolini was fluent in German but it seems that every time they met, Hitler would take control of the conversation. So, in a sense, Mussolini did relent control to Hitler. By 1941, Italy had fought several years in North Africa and was tired of war. Their Army was worn out and needed new equipment. That made Mussolini "look up" to Hitler for aide. Link: http://www.custermen.com/ItalyWW2/History/Fascists.htm


How did Benito Mussolini influence Adolf Hitler?

Benito and Adolf did not like each other but they respected each others power, certainly Benito would have been interested in gaining more power. In 1938, Germany occupied Austria in the Anschluss (forbidden by Versailles). Hitler did not forewarn Mussolini about what he was going to do and this upset Mussolini's belief that he was an equal partner. However, there was nothing Mussolini could do about the Nazi occupation of Austria and it was clear from 1938 on that Mussolini was definitely the minor partner in the relationship.


What political party did Mussolini belong to?

Mussolini's political parts was the PNF (Partito Nazionale Fascista) or National Fascist Party. The Republican Fascist Party still exists today in a watered-down Diet Coke version. Mussolini is credited with the term Fascist, and Fascism. Hitler pretty much copied him.


What did Hitler do when Mussolini was removed from power?

Mussolini signed the pact with Hitler on 22 May, 1939. He had gotten a promise from Hitler that Germany would not start a war for 3 years and give Italy time to build up their arms. Italy ordered 6 battleships and additional munitions factories. On 1 September 1939, Germany invaded Poland. The Germans took Belgium, then invaded Norway and Denmark. On June 10,1940, Mussolini gave a fiery speech to annouce that Italy was joing the fight. After German troops entered Paris on 14th June, Mussolini ordered the invasion of France to start on the 18th but due to delays, the attack did not start until 4 days before France had surrendered. Not to be out down by Hitler, Mussolini launched the invasion of British Somaliland on 3 August 1940 with 40,000 men from Ethiopia. On 13 September, his desert army in Libya crossed into Egypt. Without informing Hitler, he launched an attack into Greece. Then the war really got started.

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Did Mussolini try to blow up Hitler?

No, but Mussolini did blow up other people in WWII


What age did Mussolini die at?

Mussolini died because Hitler shot him then eat him and chopped his ding ding but parts of him off and hung him up for people to poke him in the eye in England


Why did Musollini follow Hitler in World War 2?

Mussolini signed a pact with Hitler to be an ally. He did NOT think of it as he was following after Hitler. Both countries had a form of fascist government. For a long time, before the war and a year into the war, the two Dictators were equal in many ways in their actions and egotism. Mussolini came to power in 1922, many years before Hitler did in 1933. In June 1934, Hitler traveled to Italy to visit Mussolini. Hitler, dressed in civilian clothes, was dazzled by Mussolini who wore a splendid uniform and showed off his air and sea power. This inspired Hitler to begin wearing his uniform and visor cap. Even the Nazi stiff-arm salute was taken from Mussolini and his Blackshirts. Mussolini was fluent in German but it seems that every time they met, Hitler would take control of the conversation. So, in a sense, Mussolini did relent control to Hitler. By 1941, Italy had fought several years in North Africa and was tired of war. Their Army was worn out and needed new equipment. That made Mussolini "look up" to Hitler for aide. Link: http://www.custermen.com/ItalyWW2/History/Fascists.htm


Why did Hitler put his body in a fire in world war 2?

Hitler had been shown photographs of what the Italians had done to their own dictator, Mussolini. When caught Mussolini was killed and strung up, upside down, in a gas station in Milan, alongside his mistress, before cheering crowds. Hitler did not want his body to become a similar trophy.


How did Benito Mussolini influence Adolf Hitler?

Benito and Adolf did not like each other but they respected each others power, certainly Benito would have been interested in gaining more power. In 1938, Germany occupied Austria in the Anschluss (forbidden by Versailles). Hitler did not forewarn Mussolini about what he was going to do and this upset Mussolini's belief that he was an equal partner. However, there was nothing Mussolini could do about the Nazi occupation of Austria and it was clear from 1938 on that Mussolini was definitely the minor partner in the relationship.


What political party did Mussolini belong to?

Mussolini's political parts was the PNF (Partito Nazionale Fascista) or National Fascist Party. The Republican Fascist Party still exists today in a watered-down Diet Coke version. Mussolini is credited with the term Fascist, and Fascism. Hitler pretty much copied him.


Who did Hitler admire?

Mussolini provided a basis for Hitler's concept of governmentAnswerActually Hitler also got some of his ideas from Napoleon. He like how Napoleon wanted to take over and wanted to do the same. However, when Napoleon took on a two sided war; Hitler promised himself he would not do the same. Hitler ended up doing the same thing when he was at war with Great Britain, he invaded Russia and made the same mistake eventually leading to the end of the war. Answer"Hitler believed in Arthur de Gobineau's ideas of struggle for survival between the different races, among which the "Aryan race"-guided by "Providence"-was supposed to be the torchbearers of civilization. In Hitler's conception Jews were enemies of all civilization." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitler I would like to add a note that I didnt actually know Hitler but I can guarantee he didnt admire the English because they are a bunch of bloody wankers. I happen to be having coffee with one such right now! ITS A FACT!!!


What did Hitler do when Mussolini was removed from power?

Mussolini signed the pact with Hitler on 22 May, 1939. He had gotten a promise from Hitler that Germany would not start a war for 3 years and give Italy time to build up their arms. Italy ordered 6 battleships and additional munitions factories. On 1 September 1939, Germany invaded Poland. The Germans took Belgium, then invaded Norway and Denmark. On June 10,1940, Mussolini gave a fiery speech to annouce that Italy was joing the fight. After German troops entered Paris on 14th June, Mussolini ordered the invasion of France to start on the 18th but due to delays, the attack did not start until 4 days before France had surrendered. Not to be out down by Hitler, Mussolini launched the invasion of British Somaliland on 3 August 1940 with 40,000 men from Ethiopia. On 13 September, his desert army in Libya crossed into Egypt. Without informing Hitler, he launched an attack into Greece. Then the war really got started.


What did Benito Mussolini fear?

Hitler feared the Jews because of their political and financial power. He also feared being overthrown by others.


What emotions did Hitler and Mussolini stir in their followers?

Typical of the fascist ideology that both Hitler and Mussolini believed in, the two leaders tried to use rhetoric and propaganda to stir up feelings of anti-communism, anti-capitalism, antisemitism, nationalistic pride, and most importantly, that the laws and actions of the government are for the common good.


What else did Hitler do at his suicide?

Besides shooting himself, Hitler also took a cyanide capsule, to ensure he would die should the gunshot to the temple fail. Hitler feared the fate of his ally, Benito Mussolini, who was strung up by his heels and spat upon by his former followers.


Why might Hitler have given orders to burn his body?

A few days before his suicide, Benito Mussolini was executed but his body was hung up for public display and humiliation. This was one reason that Hitler made the decision to burn his body.