Italy’s dictator was Benito Mussolini. Mussolini was very imperialistic and sought to take over colonies in Africa and in other parts of Europe. Italy’s allies were Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. Eventually they capitulated. This means that they surrendered and joined the Allied powers.
Mussolini was elected into power. He was elected to fight the ever growing communist movement. The King elected Mussolini and appointed him as Prime Minister because he felt that Mussolini was strong and could fight off the growing threat. Eventually, Mussolini gained enough power to make himself dictator.
Under Mussolini, the country of Italy became stronger. Mussolini brought renewed order and respect back to the country. He increased efficiency for industry, trains, and manufacturing. He built up the military but was unable to get it up to great strength as opposed to Hitler’s great army.
Mussolini was overthrown; he was hung, and then his body was drug around the streets of Italy. After Mussolini’s death, Italy surrendered. During the war, Italy fought in the USSR, France, North Africa, Greece, Germany, and many other countries.
Cities in Italy were ravaged. Italy was the site where the US and British troops focused most of their initial attention. We focused on Italy to overtake Italy. The government quickly surrendered and turned to the Allies. However, it took another three years for the country as a whole to be freed. The Germans had many troops down in Italy who defended the territory despite the government change.
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