Mussolini + Fascist Italy Timeline

Formation of Independent Italy

Mar 17, 1861

The flag of the Kingdom of Italy was used to represent Italy's independence because it is the flag Italy adopted when gaining independence in 1861.

Italy Takes Over Papal States

Sep 20, 1870

The flag of the Papal States was used to represent the take-over of the Papal states, as it was the last flag used to represent the states prior to being incorporated into Italy.

Failure of First Italian-Ethiopian War with the Battle of Adwa

Mar 2, 1896

The flag of Ethiopia was used to represent the fact that this was the first major conflict Italy had with Ethiopia

Italy Invades and Takes Over Libya

Oct 4, 1911

The flag of Libya, specifically the one used up until 1911, when Italy invaded, was used to represent Libya's importance in the event

Mussolini Begins to Work as an Editor for Avanti

Dec 1, 1912

This picture was chosen to represent Mussolini's time working for Avanti because it both shows the logo for Avanti and notes the socialist focus of the newspaper, giving continuity to the timeline of Mussolini's ideological alignment

Mussolini Kicked Out of Socialist Party

1914

A picture of Italian soldiers was used to represent Mussolini's exit from the Socialist Party due to the fact that him voicing support for Italy's entrance into WWI is what got him kicked out of the party

Treaty of London

Apr 26, 1915

This image was chosen to represent the treaty of London because it shows what territories were promised to Italy in the treaty, showing what stake Italy had in the war and giving context to later conflicts over what territory Italy would receive at the end of the war

Beginning of Biennio Rosso

1919

This drawing of a workers strike in front of a factory was used to represent Biennio Rosso because it was a period with a lot of worker's strikes and deomnstrations in response to the economic crisis following WWI

Fascio di Combattimento Formed in Milan

Mar 23, 1919

The logo of the Fascio di Combattimento was used to represent the organization due to the fact that it is already the logo for said organization

D'Annunzio Takes Fiume

Sep 12, 1919

A picture of Gabriele D'Annunzio was used because he was the one that lead the seize of Fiume, showing his ultra-nationalist views and further strengthening those of others, like Mussolini

Mussolini Forms Alliance with Giolitti

1921

The logo of the National Bloc of Italy was chosen to represent Mussolini's alliance with Giolitti due to its representation of the National Bloc, which is coalition of parties Mussolini and Giolitti lead together at the time of their alliance

Mussolini Forms PNF and is Elected Leader

Nov 9, 1921

The Italian National Fascist Party logo was used to represent both the party and the events surrounding it due to the fact that it is a good indicator of the party itself

March on Rome and Mussolini Becomes Prime Minister

Oct 27, 1922

This picture of Mussolini marching alongside many of his blackshirts was used to represent the March on Rome because it shows how Mussolini used not only power in numbers to intimidate during the March, but also how he had done so with his own personal militia

Corfu Incident

Aug 29, 1923

A picture of Enrico Tellini was used to represent the Corfu Incident because his death was used to incite the incident

Acerbo Law Passed

Nov 18, 1923

This image of Giacomo Acerbo was used to represent the Acerbo Law due to his role in drafting the law itself

Matteotti Crisis

May 30, 1924

A picture of Matteotti was used to represent his involvement as the lynch pin for setting off the Matteotti Crisis after denouncing the Fascist Party and subsequently being assassinated

.Aventine Secession

Jun 1, 1924

This image is signifucant as it shows the people at he sucession.

.Battle for Grain

Feb 1, 1925

This picture is a poster for the battle for grain and is significant as it shows mussolinis push for this

.Locarno Treaty signed

Dec 1, 1925

This image is significant as it shows the people who signed the treaty.

Battle for Land and Battle for the Lira

Jan 1, 1926

This picture is significant as it shows mussolinis large involvment in pushing these battles to happen.

Battle for Births

Jan 1, 1927

This image is significant as it shows how much Musolini was willing to push for this movement, enough to offer medals.

Kellogg-Briand Treaty signed

Aug 27, 1928

This picture is important as it shows how much support this treaty had through its signatures.

.Lateran Treaty with Pope

Feb 11, 1929

This photo is significant as it shows those involved in the treaty

Abyssinian Crisis

Dec 5, 1934

This image is significant as it shows the areas affected by the crisis.

Stresa Front

Apr 1, 1935

This image shows the stressa front on a map making it significant

Rome-Berlin Axis Treaty signed

Oct 25, 1936

this picture is significant as it shows the agreement between the two parties

Italian involvement with Spanish Civil War

Jan 1, 1937

This image is significant as it shows how this involvement was viewed by italians

Munich Conference

Sep 28, 1938

This image is important as it shows the people involved in the conference.

Italy invades Albania

Apr 7, 1939

This image is significant as it shows the actual invasion on Albania

.Italy enters WW II on side of Germany

Jun 10, 1940

This image is significant as it shows how Italy was suffering due to their new involvement with germany

.Mussolini brought down by coup during WW II

Jul 25, 1943

This image is significant as it shows Mussolini at the end of his rule

Mussolini killed

Apr 28, 1945

This image is significant as it shows the public response to Mussolini's death