Who of these countries was most closely related to fascism?

Answer 1

Fascism had its origin in Italy. Although Nazism later most famously became synonimous with fascism, it was at the time only the Italian party under Mussolini in Italy that officially called itself 'fascist'.

Answer 2

Italy, where Fascism started as a movement and which ruled Italy for decades under dictator Benito Mussolini. Hitler Germany is usually also considered a 'fascist' State, but it considered itself a 'National Socialist" State at the time.

Answer 3

italy