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Italy
The Italian Republic is a South European neighbor of Switzerland. This ancient peninsula is the location of a record 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Typical contributors seek answers to questions about Italy's reputation for excellence in antiques, architecture, art, education, fashion, food, literature, sports, and tourist activities and sites.
10,172 Questions
Why did jappenneseAmericans face more discrimination during world war 2 than Italy?
Many were punished for the actions of the few. A few Japanese Americans sabotaged a tanker filled with gasoline by adding paraffin. This kept a number of American airplanes from having sufficient gasoline to defend the Philippines and caused the PT boats from having enough fuel. It greatly assisted the Japanese conquest of the Philippines. That led to panic. It made the rest of the country wonder what other acts of sabotage the Japanese would perform.
German Americans and Italian Americans in general did not have such ties to the mother country. They especially did not want to risk getting shipped back home!
How important is religion to Italians?
Italians are not known as being religious. They are known for the pride they have in their culture aka "cultured". Religion is secondary to them, and most are Catholics if they haven't converted to another religion.
When did the Romans arrive in Italy?
In the year 27 BC I think. Octavian was the first roman emperor, after he defeated Anthony and Cleopatra, he became the roman ruler and from then on Rome became an empire. The emperors were called Caesar, for example Octavian was called Octavian Caesar.
Actually Julius was the first Caesar
How long did it take until the Colosseum was built?
It took eight years for the Colosseum to be built. However, after it was dedicated. both Titus and Domitian made some additions.
It took eight years for the Colosseum to be built. However, after it was dedicated. both Titus and Domitian made some additions.
It took eight years for the Colosseum to be built. However, after it was dedicated. both Titus and Domitian made some additions.
It took eight years for the Colosseum to be built. However, after it was dedicated. both Titus and Domitian made some additions.
It took eight years for the Colosseum to be built. However, after it was dedicated. both Titus and Domitian made some additions.
It took eight years for the Colosseum to be built. However, after it was dedicated. both Titus and Domitian made some additions.
It took eight years for the Colosseum to be built. However, after it was dedicated. both Titus and Domitian made some additions.
It took eight years for the Colosseum to be built. However, after it was dedicated. both Titus and Domitian made some additions.
It took eight years for the Colosseum to be built. However, after it was dedicated. both Titus and Domitian made some additions.
What motivated Italy's policy of aggressive military expansion in the years before world war 2?
italian leaders hoped to restore Italy to its past levels of imperial greatness
Which African colonies did Italy control?
Italian Eritrea (1886-1941)
Italian Somaliland (1889-1941)
Italian Ethiopia (1936-1941)
The name given to germany italy and japan during ww2?
The name they were given is known as the Axis Powers
Who created a legal code in Rome?
The legal code of Rome was comprised and authorized by Emperor Justinian I. The code was made up of over a thousand years of doctrines and remained i effect until the Byzantine era.
Why did Germany and Italy declare war to the US?
The answer cover the two world wars in which both Italy and Germany participated in.
World War I : Italy versus Central Powers
Italy fought the Central powers in World War I, in an attempt to consolidate their northern borders. They defeated Austria-Hungary despite the efforts of the German Empire. Italy joined the Triple Entente on April 26, 1915, and declared war on Austria-Hungary on May 23, 1915.
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World War II : When Allies Invaded, Italy Turned against Germany
King Victor Emmanuel, leader of post-Fascist Italy, declared war on Germany Oct. 13, 1943. The part of Italy that Victor Emmanuel controlled was only the part that the Allies had liberated by that date. But as Allied Forces moved up the boot of Italy, more and more of Italy's resources were utilized in the Allied war effort towards Italy's former partner in the Axis.
The Italian Royalists against the German Puppet State
The Italians of the "Kingdom of the South" were considered "co-belligerents" by the Allies. Thus not actually allies, and not part of the allied forces. They are often referred to as "Royalist troops". The first such troops were created on September 28, 1943, and saw action in the Cassino sector (Monte Lungo).
Existing simultaneously was the Italian Social Republic, created on September 18, 1943, fighting on the Axis side until the end. It only fielded about 60,000 frontline troops (then again the Kingdom of the South's peak strength was about 22,000 men on the Allied side). But Mussolini had large bodies of paramilitary fascist troops in an internal security role.
Italian History in World War II
Benito Mussolini was the dictator of Italy and he signed a pact with Hitler in 1939 to be their ally. The war started soon after that and Italy began to lose men and equipment. Then when the war reached Sicily, an island that belongs to Italy, and when the Allies began bombing Italy and especially Rome, the people rebelled against the Germans and Fascists. Italy had a king, King Victor Emmanuel II, who did not run the country.
On July 24, 1943, The Fascist Party held a meeting. After a 2-hour speech by Mussolini, his son-in-law, Ciano, made a motion to remove Mussolini from power. After 9 hours of debates, Mussolini demanded a roll-call vote and lost. The next day, Mussolini held a meeting with King Emmanuel, and the King simply asked Mussolini to step down. Mussolini had been physically sick and so he just agreed to it. Mussolini was placed under arrest and General Badoglio was placed in temporary charge of the country and restored order. There was very little revolt by the Fascists.
The Germans expected something was up. The Italian Government began secret negotiations with the Allies to switch sides. Many in the Allied command did not trust Italy and demanded unconditional surrender. There was talk of dropping US paratroopers into Rome so they could help the Badoglio government take control of the German troops. The Allied landing force departed for their attack on the Italian mainland at the Salerno beaches (on Sept. 9, 1943). Time ran out for Italy to make a decision. Italy announced they would surrender to the Allies.
The Germans initiated Operation ACHSE to disarm all the Italian soldiers in Italy and abroad. Many Italians were executed and 615,000 Italians were transported to German labor camps. Within a few weeks, German reinforcements crossed over the Alps into Italy and took control of the country. The Italian Government of General Badoglio declared war on German on October 13, 1943, thus becoming an Allied co-belligerent, though not an ally.
As the Allies advanced up from the "toe" of Italy, they took over more and more of the southern half of Italy. The ex-Italian soldiers were put into service with the Allies and used as translators and to carry supplies on mule trains up the steep mountains. Eventually, the Italians were armed by the British and these were the co-belligerent forces or sometimes called the "army of the South". They formed into 4 combat groups and were sent into combat towards the end of the war.
Benito Mussolini was still in charge of the Fascist elements loyal to him and he remained allied to the Germans. He really had no power and was a puppet government. He re-organized the combat troops under a new name: RSI - Italian Social Republic, consisting of the ENR and GNR. The ENR was organized into 4 divisions. The GNR was formed as a new Fascist militia to replace the Black Shirts (MSVN). They were the primary anti-partisan security force.
Italian soldiers essentially had 3 choices : 1) head north behind the front lines and fight with Mussolini and the Germans, 2) head south of the lines and fight for the co-belligerent forces, or 3) serve as a partisan fighter.
Describe Rome in the early 1400s and explain why the city was in that condition?
The fortunes of medieval Rome rested on being the seat of the papacy. From 1309 to1377 seven popes resided in Avignon in France, instead of Rome (the Avignon Papacy). With the absence of the popes, the population of Rome decreased and the city was neglected. When the popes returned to Rome they undertook ambitious programmes of reconstruction and urban regeneration.
What problems did unified Italy face?
Unified Italy was poor and weak. The North half was industrialized and the South was mainly agricultural. With all the dialects of Italian, it was hard for Italy to feel like or seem like a unifed country and to pass laws that wouldn't favour one half over the other.
What form of government dominated Germany Italy and japan in the 1930's?
Italy: Dictatorship with Mussolini as their leader.
Japan: Japanese Imperial Empire - has been around for over a thousand years
Germany: The Fascist government of the Nazi Third Reich
What was john cabots first big trip?
John cabots first big trip did not turn out as well as the other two. He set out in 1497 but was got in a terrible storm and he had to turn back to where he started. Then later that year in 1497 he started another exploration. Succesfull, he discouverd the province Noufoundland and labrador and also on that exploration he discouverd fish. One year later John Cabot and 300 sea men set out on third explortion and was never heard of again.
Do Italians put up Chritmas Trees for Christmas?
Most People Put Up Trees In Italy, Round About The 8th Of December. As now I Am Doing A Project About Italy And Have Learned Lots About It And The Answer I Have Given You Is A truthful Answer.
What team was Italy on in world war 1?
Despite being part of the Triple Alliance with Austria-Hungary and Germany in the years leading up to World War 1, when war broke out in 1914 Italy chose to stay out of it. Italy then joined the Triple Entente with Britain, Russia, and France in 1915.
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.
What was Italy called in roman days?
The Romans called the Italian peninsula, Italia.
The Romans called the Italian peninsula, Italia.
The Romans called the Italian peninsula, Italia.
The Romans called the Italian peninsula, Italia.
The Romans called the Italian peninsula, Italia.
The Romans called the Italian peninsula, Italia.
The Romans called the Italian peninsula, Italia.
The Romans called the Italian peninsula, Italia.
The Romans called the Italian peninsula, Italia.
Does Italy have a trade deficit or a trade surplus?
Germany currently has a trade surplus. COOL HUH !
Fascist leaders in Italy and Germany came to power in the 1920 and 1930 because they?
Because there was no plan to take care of Italy and Germany after the Great War these nations were left in great ruins with high levels of unemployment. When these conditions happen people will look to there governments for hope and changes. Guys like Hiltler offered change. They said that the Jewish people were taking all the jobs. And they were lining their owns pockets with the dollars of Hard Working Germans. He could only look at History the Jews had been bankers since there earliest day.
Because these poor conditions were allowed to happen the US developed the Marshall plan. This plan in a sense rebuilds the country that the US has a war with. By doing this you win the Hearts and Minds of the people. You achieve a prewar economy quicky and can move the population to a non militant stance. You allow them to retain there nationality and pride.
Why is the city of Venice built on water?
Venice was built on small islands that is surrounded by water. The refuges that fled from the mainland stayed on the islands when they realize living on the mainland was no longer possible due to invaders.
Did Ethiopia ever invade Italy?
he invaded in 1935
this was known as the abysinian crisis.
Mussolini (italy's dictator) invaded abyssinia because he had tried to take over abyssina in 1896 but was defeated at the battle of Adowa. and thiis was his chance for revenge.
he was also jealous of Hitler's rearmament in germany.
he wanted to let everyone no he was the the main dictator in Europe.
The league tried to stop him in various ways, all of which failed. :(
they offered to arbitrate in the dispute (this was rejected by italy).
They also imposed sanctions on italy, though these didnt include oil, coal or iron!
i hope this has helped
(i only know all this because im doing GCSE history) ;)
