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The Beginning
Italy enters World War 2 on the Germans side. Italian forces occupy British somaliland in East Africa. -
Inavdes Greece
An Italian force of 70,000 soldiers invades Greece. -
Delcares war
Italy declares war on USSR (Soviet Union) -
Invasion
Sicily invaded by Allies. King Victor Emmanuel III imprisons Mussolini. Armistice signed with Allies. -
Declaration of war
Italy Declares war on Germany -
Mussolini executed
Mussolini, who had been rescued from prison by Germans, is captured and executed by Italian partisans. -
Vote against Monarchy
Referendum votes for republic to replace monarchy. -
Peace Treaty
Italy cedes land and territories under peace treaty. -
New Constitution
New constitution. Christian Democrats win elections. -
Coal & Steel Company
Italy joins European Coal and Steel Community. -
Coming together
Italy joins United Nations.