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Italy in WW2

Here you'll find questions and answers pertaining to the people, battles, and historical events related to Italy and the Italian Army during World War 2, including the Italian military campaigns in Africa beginning in 1935.

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How did the fascist gain power in Italy?

The fascists exploited the fear of a Communist takeover. They marched on Rome and demanded for the Prime Minister to step down. The King refused to declare Marshall Law against them so the Prime Minister stepped down. The King then handed over power.

Who were the three groups that inhabited the Italian peninsula?

Three groups? There were more than twenty-four peoples living in mainland Italy when Rome was a newcomer. In central and southern Italy was the Osco-Umbrian linguistic group which included the Umbrians, Piceni, Sabines, Marsi, Marucini, Frentani, Vestini, Samnites, Campanians and Lucanians. In Apulia (the toe of Italy) there were the Dauni Puecetii and Messapii. In Calabria (the Toe of Italy, there were the Enorti, Ausoni and Brutii. The Latins, the Falscans and the Etruscans, Aequi, Volsci and Aurunci lived in central Italy In the north there were the the Ligurians, the Gauls (thee were five groups of Gauls, the Taurini, Insubers, Centomani, Boii and Senones) and the Veneti. In the south there were also Greek settlements

These were the main groups of peoples who lived in Italy around 350 BC. There were more than likely many more smaller ethnic groups that either died out or merged with other groups.

Which countries border Austria?

Starting in the north and going clockwise, Austria borders:

  1. Germany
  2. Czech Republic
  3. Slovakia
  4. Hungary
  5. Slovenia
  6. Italy
  7. Liechtenstein
  8. Switzerland

Austria is completely landlocked.

What were Benito Mussolini's impact on the world?

Benito Mussolini is significant because he was the principle theorist of Facism and the first to establish a Facist state. While his Facism was uniquely Italian, he created general principles that would be imitated by others such as Hitler. His conversion of Italy into a Facist state was also signicant in its attacks on civil and political rights. He is also significant for his invasions of Ethiopia, Albania, and for prompting the Axis invasion of Greece. He is notable for bringing Italy into the Axis alliance as well.

How did the Korean War effect the US economy?

the Korean war put the United States out at least 100 billion dollars

Who was the leader of Fascist party in Italy during World War 2?

He is Benito Mussolini. He led Italy from 1922 to 1943. He founded the first fascist political group and later allied his country with Germany in WWII.

What country did Mussolini represent during World War 2?

he ruled italy
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Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) was the premier of Predappio in northern central Italy.
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Italy from 1932 until 1944.
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What year did Italy enter the war?

10 June 1940 Italy officially declared war against UK and France, already being a part of the pact with the other Axis powers since before 1939. There had already been a skirmish with Britain the day before. The occupation of Abessinia in 1935 and Albania in 1939 hand't led to involvement in further military conflict. Mussolini made Hitler wait a little with the invasion of Poland to be more ready for a great war, but Italy remained quite passive until France was attacked by Germany.

AnswerThe Italians entered the war in 1940 as an ally of Germany. Their main aims were to expand their Mediterranean empire by fighting the British. AnswerWhen Mussolini saw how easily Germany was running over France and the allies in western Europe, he decided to declare war on the Allies and gain some easy spoils. When the Italians invaded soutern France, they were in for a rude shock. They were stopped cold. Only the capitulation of the French and the forming of the Vichy gov't stopped the Allies from going over onto the offensive. Mussolini was upset by his sad performance and decided to prove to the world that the Roman empire had resurfaced. He ordered his army in Tripoli to invade Egypt. They did well at the beginning, but the vastly outnumbered British stopped them. After this halt, the British went over to the offensive and regained all of their ground and started driving into Italian territory. At this point, Hitler dispatched Rommel at the head of the DAK. Italy dreamed of reclaiming the former glory of Rome and becoming a true world power. It's problem was that it's military was not capable of fighting and winning on it's own.

July 12,1941

Who were the enemies of the US in World War 1?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and eventually the Ottoman Empire, which is now called Turkey.
In world war I The US Joined in 1917 after the war had already been taking place for 3 years. The US joined the Triple Entente, which was Britan, France and Russia. They were fighting against the Triple Alliance, which was Germany, Italy (until 1916) and Austria-Hungary.

When was the Agreement to be axis powers?

After the Italians had fought in Abysnnia and loaned troops to the Spanish Civil War, the Italian citizens wanted peace. The Italian and German ministers met to form an alliance in 1939. The Germans signed a pact with Russia. Hitler had promised Mussolini 3 years of peace; then 2 weeks later he invaded Poland that started WW2. Their first pact was signed secretly just prior to Mussolini's first trip to German in September 1937. It was during this time that he referred to their alliance as the Berlin-Rome "axis".

What was Benito Mussolini aggressive actions taken in the 1920s and 1930s?

If you mean foregin agression the he invaded Ethopia (1935-36), invaded Albania (1939) and took part in a multi-state invasion of Greece in 1940.

Why was Italy involved in World War 2?

This is only a brief, and superficial explanation of how Italy became involved in WWII. Basically, it was Italy's expansionist desires under Mussolini that initially got them involved. In order to help facilitate Mussolini's expansion aspirations, Italy signed a mutual-assistance pact with Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan, thus forming an alliance known as the Axis powers. Italy then launched attacks against the Albanians, Greeks, and British in North Africa. These attacks didn't go so well for Italy, so their German allies came to the rescue. The Germans then conquered Greece and most of North Africa.

Which country was invaded by Napoleon?

It was Austria.

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During his first Campaign of Northern Italy, he forced the Reign of Piedmont to sue for peace, seized the Republic of Venice and all Austrian territories in Northern Italy.

How Did Benito Mussolini Create a fascist state in Italy?

Movement behind Benito Mussolini was called Fascism. Due to several factors, most notably the Great Depression and general dissatisfaction of the Italian people after the First World War, and by telling the people what they wanted to hear, he was able to gain control of the country.

Where was Mussolini hung by his heels?

Mussolini's body was hung upside down in the Piazzale Loreto in Milan, Italy.

How do people get around in Italy?

Public transportation is used a lot in Italy; there are many train and bus routes. Many people drive mopeds, as you can get a license for a moped at 14. Cars, of course, are also a main method of transportation.

What type of economic system did Italy have during World War 2?

The socialist movements position on what was becoming World War I was that it was a war for the capitalist classes and that the labor movement should stay out of it. Nationalism overwhelmed Mussolini's socialism and he supported Italy's entry in the war (on the Allied side). Many Italians such as Mussolini thought that Italy did not get justice in terms of territorial settlements at the end of the war despite having been on the winning side. After the war there was social turmoil in Italy and socialists and communists were winning control of many city governments. Mussolini organized the Fascist Party to counter the socialists and communists and, through a march on Rome, gained control of the Italian government. Mussolini ruled Italy as a dictator during the late 1920's and 1930's. He allied himself with Hitler.

Did Mussolini have anything to do with world war 2?

Mussolini had a great deal to do with World War 2, especially before the war began and in the early part of the war.

* When Hitler moved to annex Austria, Mussolini moved the Italian Army to the Austrian border and backed him down while Great Britain and France did nothing. At that time the Italian Army could have easily handled the German Army. Later, Mussolini and Hitler became friends, and Hitler annexed Austria with no resistance.

* At the Munich Conference in 1938, Hitler and Mussolini used the good cop & bad cop routine to seal the fate of Czechoslovakia, with Hitler as the bad cop making demands, and Mussolini as the good cop holding him back. France and Great Britain backed down and agreed to let Hitler take the German-speaking part of Czechoslovakia. Hitler then took all of it.

* In 1940 Mussolini became jealous of Hitler's easy victories in Europe, and he threw Italy into war on the Axis side. Italy was not prepared for war; more of a liability to the Axis than an asset, and Italy seldom had the upper hand against Great Britain. Yet, Italy (with some help from the Germans) kept Great Britain occupied throughout 1941 and most of 1942. In 1943 Mussolini was overthrown and Italy surrendered to the Allies. Hitler sent paratroopers to rescue Mussolini but in 1945 he was captured again and executed shortly before Hitler committed suicide.

Which countries helped rebuild north korea after World War 2?

Mainly the USA as when they occupied the South of the peninsula, the Soviet's invasion was halted and the Soviet Union and USA made an agreement to temporarily split the country a the 38th parallel. Thus, North and South Korea was born.

What happened in the Battle of The Philippines?

If the question is referring to the "Philippine Insurrection" in 1900, the war lasted about two years, was bloodier than the Spanish-American War of 1898, which spawned the Philippine Insurrection; but in the end, the US defeated the insurgents. If the question is referring to the TWO Battles of the Philippines: the US Army under General MacArthur, and later General Wainwright, surrendered the Philippines to Japanese Forces in 1942. MacArthur had been evacuated, under the US President's orders, to Australia; Wainwright remained to become a POW, along with the US/Allied Forces. The last Battle of the Philippines was in 1944, in which the Philippines were liberated by the allied forces; and GEN Douglas MacArthur, kept his word, "...I shall return."

What was the US doing during the Holocaust?

US response to the Holocaust

Well, obviously the Holocaust was a part of World War 2 going on in Europe, so the US decided to join in against Hitler and Germany, and began taking the correct measures. This meant drafting young men over 18 to fight, and allowing women to take over the men's jobs. Women had a very important role in this, many went to work in factories to make tanks and other war machines. Children helped by collecting scrap metal to turn in to make these machines, and saved up their money to buy war bonds. Fliers and posters displayed the American Patriot as one who helps their country in times like these, popular icons being Rosie the Riviter and Uncle Sam.

What did Italy do in World War II?

After being dinied the land promised at the end of WWI, ITaly became mad at the Allies. Looking for a strong leader, they had Benito Mussolini (Italian dictator) run the government. When WWII broke out, Italy joined Germany and Japan so that if they won, they would get a share of Europe.