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Benito Mussolini
Benito Mussolini was the prime minister in Italy and leader of the National Fascist Party, and is considered as one of the most important creators of Fascism. He also led Italy into World War 2 on Germany and the Nazi's side, and has had a huge impact on Italy and its history.
727 Questions
Who rescued Mussolini and What did they do with him?
A little background info:
In 1943, Italy was losing their part in World War II, and by that summer, the Allies had driven Italian forces out of North Africa and even had invaded Sicily. The war was extremely unpopular among Italians- to the point that even Mussolini's Fascist Party turned against him. On July 25, 1943, the King of Italy fired Mussolini and had him arrested. The new Prime Minister soon began negotiations for Italy to switch sides and join the Allies against Germany. In early September, the deal was finalized and Italy officially switched sides- just as the Allies were starting their invasions of Italy itself.
Mussolini was rescued from prison a few days afterward.An elite unit of German Fallschirmjäger (paratroopers) led by Major Otto-Harald Mors and special SS commandos led by Captain Otto Skorzeny landed in gliders on the mountain where Mussolini was held. The troops used surprise to overwhelm the Italian guards, and escape with Mussolini without firing a shot. For propaganda reasons, the SS troops and Skorzeny got most of the credit for carrying out the raid.
After the successful mission, Mussolini was brought to German territory. Shortly thereafter, the Germans created the "Italian Social Republic" in northern Italy, with Mussolini as its first (and only) ruler. However, Germany was actually in control of it, and did most of the fighting as the war continued.
Eventually, as the Allies continued to push the Germans out of Italy, Mussolini decided to try to escape to neutral Switzerland with his girlfriend and a few of his remaining close friends. The group was captured by anti-fascist rebels near the Italian-Swiss border at the end of April 1945. Mussolini and his band were executed, and their bodies were hung at a gas station in Milan. People were able to spit on the bodies and throw things at it, to show how much they hated them.
Why did Mussolini outlaw opposing parties?
Mussolini didn't want other political parties to be voted for - once Italian citizens found out the Blackshirts were a fascist party, people chose to elect another party. When Mussolini outlawed other parties in 1926, it was impossible to vote for anyone else. People who spoke up against the regime were killed.
Mussolini got power of Italy in?
Benito Mussolini became the 40th Prime Minister of Italy in 1922. Mussolini remained in power until King Victor replaced him with another General in 1943. He was arrested, tried and executed.
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When did the US and Britain invade Italy and topple Mussolini from power?
The Italians overthrew Mussolini by grabbing him and hanging him on a meat hook.
Mussolini's body was taken down and was buried in a secret grave in Musoco Cemetery in Milan. Almost a year later, three Fascists dug up his coffin and transferred his remains to a small trunk that measured 40 by 24 inches. The trunk was temporarily hidden in a local convent and then at a Carthusian Monastery at Pavia, until the Chief of Police confiscated it and secretly hide it for 10 years. After many requests by Donna Rachele, Mussolini's wife, the police released the body. On September 1, 1957, his remains were buried in a private ceremony at the family vault at Predappio. Source: custermen.com
What lands if any did Mussolini gain for Italy?
Mussolini gained Abyssinia(now known as Ethiopia), Albania(near Greece), and a few other places, all except for Abyssinia in the Balkan Peninsula.
Where was Mussolini shot to death?
Mussolini, his girlfriend, and a few close associates were captured and executed in the village of Dongo in northern Italy, very close to the border with Switzerland. They were trying to flee to avoid being captured by the Allied forces.
What was the reason for Benito Mussolini to become the dictator of the Roman Catholic Church?
Mussolini did not have power over the Catholic Church. The central government for the Catholic Church is located at the Vatican in the northwest section of Rome. Italy recognizes it as a separate country and has no power over it.
Mussolini was selected to rule as Prime Minister of Italy and eventually completely ruled the governing body of the country. Italy still retained its royalty. Mussolini had some conflicts with the Catholic Church and he tried to stay in their favor so the people would like him. The Catholic Church and the Fascists government had one thing in common; they did not like the Communists. Mussolini used the fear of Communism to maintain control of the country.
Benito Mussolini gave himself the title of Marshal true or false?
Oodles Answer: False
Additional info:
His official title was "His Excellency Benito Mussolini, Head of Government, Duce of Fascism, and Founder of the Empire." Mussolini also created and held the supreme military rank of First Marshal of the Empire (according to Wikipedia).
What was Mussolini method of taking power?
Mussolini promised to rescue Italy by reviving its economy and rebuilding its armed forces
Why did Mussolini start a war?
Because Mussolini lost control of his people (and he was hanged) Hitler did not invade Italy. Italy joined Germany as an ally just prior to the invasion of Poland in 1939. Germany sent troops provide assistance to Italy during their campaign in Italy, Greece, and the Balkans. When the Allies began to win in Africa, the Italian people began to grow tired of the war. In July 1943, during the fighting in Sicily, the Italians over-threw Mussolini's rule and voted him out of office. Hitler saw this as treachery and began to take over the Italian Army. Many men were forced to serve the Germans or be sent to concentration camps. Hitler need to keep the Allies tied down in fighting and out of Germany. There were still Fascists in the Italian Government and the Italian Army that willingly fought alongside of the Germans and under the authority of Mussolini, who was set up as a puppet leader. After 8 Sept 1943, the Germans became an occupation force in Italy.
How did people view Mussolini in Italy?
Mussolini was admired by some, including the Argentinian dictator Juan Peron. In the 1920's and 30's it did appear that he had modernized Italy and rebuilt it from the wreckage of World War 1, and in some cases this was true, but he was very highhanded in his methodology. Others despised and ridiculed Mussolini for his swaggering and bullying persona. The invasion of Abyssinia disgusted the world because this was a poor country which stood no chance against a modern world power armed with tanks, bombers, flamethrowers, and poison gas. Yet, no one dared to oppose Mussolini until he threw in with Hitler in 1940.
