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Italy Invades Ethiopia
In an attempt to expand Germany's territory, Italy, lead by Mussolini, is defeated. This defeat damaged their economy greatly. -
Italy Enters the Axis Alliance
Today, Italy and Germany signed the Pact of Steel. This pact created a formal agreement for military support. -
The Beginning of World War II
The worlds strongest nations were split between the Allies and the Axis Powers. -
Allied Invasion of Sicily: Operation Husky
It launched the Italian Campaign. Husky began on the night of 9–10 July 1943, and ended on 17 August. -
Allied Invasion of Italy
The operation followed the successful invasion of Sicily during the Italian Campaign. -
Italy Switches Sides
France was about to fall and they thought the war was almost over. So, Italy switched alliances to the Allied Powers in hopes of gaining territory. -
Air Raid on Bair
This event was an air attack on Bari, Italy by the Germans. -
The Battle of Ancona
The battle was the result of an Allied plan to capture the city of Ancona in Italy in order to gain possession of a seaport closer to the fighting so that they could shorten their lines of communication. -
The Death of Benito Mussolini
Officially executed by firing squad. However, after he was killed they hung him by his feet and beat him in the street. -
The End of World War II
Japan signed the instrument of surrender. The Germans weren't strong enough to stand alone so they were defeated and forced to surrender.
