Italy during WW2

By br27ot

  • The Beginning

    The Beginning
    Italy enters World War 2 on the Germans side. Italian forces occupy British somaliland in East Africa.

  • Inavdes Greece

    Inavdes Greece
    An Italian force of 70,000 soldiers invades Greece.

  • Delcares war

    Delcares war
    Italy declares war on USSR (Soviet Union)

  • Invasion

    Invasion
    Sicily invaded by Allies. King Victor Emmanuel III imprisons Mussolini. Armistice signed with Allies.

  • Declaration of war

    Declaration of war
    Italy Declares war on Germany

  • Mussolini executed

    Mussolini executed
    Mussolini, who had been rescued from prison by Germans, is captured and executed by Italian partisans.

  • Vote against Monarchy

    Vote against Monarchy
    Referendum votes for republic to replace monarchy.

  • Peace Treaty

    Peace Treaty
    Italy cedes land and territories under peace treaty.

  • New Constitution

    New Constitution
    New constitution. Christian Democrats win elections.

  • Coal & Steel Company

    Coal & Steel Company
    Italy joins European Coal and Steel Community.

  • Coming together

    Coming together
    Italy joins United Nations.