https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8xCkNDad1I

  • About Italy’s involvement in WW2

  • Fascism led by Mussolini

  • Aimed at reviving the ancient Roman Empire

  • After WW1, Italy was in chaos

    • Including a Communist revolution
    • The society was in turmoil, welcoming the return of those who had fought in the war
  • After the March on Rome by the Black Shirts, the king, fearing civil war, appointed Mussolini as the leader

    • Mussolini quickly established a dictatorship
    • Did the people not think deeply about it?
  • Mussolini shifted from being a socialist to anti-communist

  • He aimed to strengthen the weak Italians through education

    • In a bellicose manner?
  • Initially, there was not much intention to fight against Britain and France, right?

  • Even when attacking Ethiopia, permission was sought from Britain and France

  • Mussolini secretly used poison gas in Ethiopia, which was later discovered

  • As usual, the United Nations did nothing in response to the invasion of Ethiopia, as they did not want to engage in conflict

    • There were sanctions (despite obtaining permission from Britain and France in advance)
    • The sanctions worsened the economy (similar to Japan)
  • The conquest of Ethiopia boosted national morale, reaching the height of fascism

  • After the formation of the Axis Powers, Italy became somewhat of a satellite state of Germany

    • They imitated various aspects of Nazism
    • However, Italy had fewer racist tendencies?
  • Mussolini informed Britain and France that Italy would join the Allies under certain conditions

    • However, the conditions were too high for even Chamberlain to accept
    • While World War II had already begun, Italy remained neutral for a while and wanted to join the Allies
    • Later, Italy joined the Axis because Germany was doing well
  • During World War II, the Italian military was still weak, using outdated equipment

    • They appeared strong in propaganda

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