World war II

olini's fascist regime, established in 1922, sought to restore Italy to its former Roman glory and expand its inf

lled. In June 1940, Italy officially entered the war on the side of Germany, targeting British-controlled territories in N

es, logistical issues, and poor leadership. Mussolini's decision to invade Greece and North Africa stretched Itali

to the fall of Mussolini's government, and Italy switched sides to join the Allies. German forces occupied norther

g northward. Mussolini's regime collapsed in April 1945, and he was captured and executed by Italian partisans.

establishment of the Italian Republic in 1946. The war had a profound impact on Italian society,