Back to Modern History SourceBook Modern History Sourcebook: Benito Mussolini: What is Fascism, 1932 Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) over the course of his lifetime went from Socialism - he was editor of Avanti, a socialist newspaper - to the leadership of a new political movement called fascism . Mussolini came to power after the March on Rome in 1922, and was appointed Prime Minister by King ...

Benito Mussolini BENITO MUSSOLINI, (1883-1945), Fascist dictator of Italy from 1922 to 1943. He centralized all power in himself as the leader (il duce) of the Fascist party and attempted to create an Italian empire, ultimately in alliance with HITLER's Germany. The defeat of Italian arms in WORLD WAR II brought an end to his imperial dream and led to his downfall. Mussolini was born in ...

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The Avalon Project at Yale Law School Armistice with Italy September 3 - November 17, 1943 Major Collections What's New Avalon Home pre 18th Century 18th Century 19th Century 20th Century 21st Century World War II Page Armistice with Italy; September 3, 1943 Employment and Disposition of Italian Fleet and Merchant Marine (Cunningham-de Courten Agreement); September 23, 1943 Instrument of ...

Nino's Page An Italian Pilot in WWII Sergente Maggiore (Flight Sergeant) Alverino Nino Capatti was born Dec. 30, 1920, in Dogato, Italy, a tiny village in the countryside around Ferrara. (The approximate location of Dogato is 45 degrees 45' N, 11 degrees 55' E.) During his childhood, Nino became fond of aviation and began building model airplane kits. He joined the Regia Aeronautica (Royal ...