Mussolini's action during WWII

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Mussolini and Hitler
        "By influencing Hitler and later becoming his puppet, Mussolini set off a chain of events that led to World War Two and Nazism. In November 1936, Benito Mussolini formed the Rome-Berlin Alliance and installed anti-Semitic laws in Italy in 1938. Later, in 1940, he joined Hitler and the Nazis. With Mussolini in power, Italy became part of the German Empire which was forming at the time. Mussolini ruled Italy for three years as a Nazi. Despite the fixed elections and propaganda used by Mussolini, in July 1943, King Victor Emmanuel removed him from power and had him arrested. However Mussolini spent only a short time in jail before being rescued by Hitler who installed him as the head of the puppet "Italian Social Republic." This new position was created after the Allied invasion of Sicily. As a result of the invasion, the Allies controlled Southern Italy and the Nazis controlled Northern Italy. Rumors that the allies were going to liberate Northern Italy convinced Mussolini to flee with his mistress to Switzerland. On April 28, 1945, were caught by Italian partisans and executed, ending fascist domination in Italy. After Mussolini's death, Italy was flung into a state of extreme poverty and disunity which led to the creation of a new government and constitution.  " (From Needham)

        Below is a simplified outline of Mussolini's action during WWII.

1936-----Mussolini describes alliance between Italy & Germany as an "axis"   

10 Jun 1940 --------- Mussolini joins Hitler in Germany's war and Italy declares war against France & Britain

1940------Adolf Hitler & Benito Mussolini confer at Brenner Pass in the Alps

 26 Jul 1943 ------ Mussolini resigns and is arrested

 28 Apr 1945 ------ Mussolini was captured and hanged by Italian partisans.