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The fall of Mussolini in 1943: Allied invasion of Sicily and the crisis of the Fascist regime; the overthrow of Mussolini by the Fascist Grand Council and the King; the ‘Forty Five Days’ and the continuation of war and civil war in Italy.
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The fall of Mussolini in 1943: Allied invasion of Sicily and the crisis of the Fascist regime; the overthrow of Mussolini by the Fascist Grand Council and the King; the ‘Forty Five Days’ and the continuation of war and civil war in Italy
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What event marked the beginning of the crisis for Mussolini's regime in 1943?
Direct answer
The Allied invasion of Sicily in July 1943 marked the beginning of the crisis for Mussolini's regime.
Key terms
- Fascist Grand Council: The governing body of the National Fascist Party in Italy, which played a key role in Mussolini's removal from power.
- Armistice of Cassibile: The agreement signed on September 3, 1943, that marked Italy's surrender to the Allies during World War II.
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Confusing the timeline of events: Ensure to clearly differentiate between July 25, 1943 (Mussolini's arrest) and September 8, 1943 (the armistice).
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