Mussolini Timeline

Formation of independent Italy

Mar 17, 1861

Battle of Novara, one of the battles that led to the formation of the modern Italy after the Italian war of independence

Papal States taken over by the new nation of Italy

Sep 20, 1870

Historic map showcasing how much territory is taken by Italians, shows their increasing influence in the region over the pope.

Failure of First Italo-Ethiopian War with the Battle of Adowa (Adwa)

Mar 1, 1896

British Illustration of the Battle of Adwa. Showcases the intense fighting in which Italy lost and illuminated the incapability of the Military.

Italy invades and takes over Libya

Oct 4, 1911

Artist depicts how Italian military took over Libya through the soldier taking the close staff thing from the Libyan.

Mussolini begins work as editor for the Socialist Party newspaper Avanti

Oct 15, 1912

One of the covers of the Avanti newspaper. "Socialista" on the front with a women with a cloth that has Liberty in italian. Mussolini used this "freedom" inducing newspaper to share his ideas

Mussolini kicked out of Socialist Party for pro-nationalistic sentiments regarding WW I

1914

Political cartoon showing how Italy is neutral and does not want to take any sides in the war. Mussolini argued against the neutrality and said to join the war which got him kicked out.

Treaty of London

Apr 26, 1915

Picture showcases the territories Italy was promised at the treaty of London which they did not receive.

Beginning of Biennio Rosso

1919

Cover picture depicts how Laborers, women, politicians, etc, were all in social unrest during Italy's red years

Fascio di Combattimento formed in Milan

Mar 23, 1919

The symbol of the Fasci di Combattimento showing an axe and crow which symbolized the killing of opposing sociaists however the wings also symbolize the freedom gained by killing opposition.

D’Annunzio takes Fiume

Sep 12, 1919

Nationalistic Italian was chosen for this because after D'Annunzio took Fiume it spurred nationalistic pride within Italians because they were not about to take disrespect from not getting the territory they were promised.

Mussolini forms alliance with Giolitti

1921

Mussolini's blackshirts were what Giolotti hoped to gain so he could expand his political power.

12. Mussolini forms the PNF (Fascist Party) and is elected its leader

Nov 9, 1921

This picture was chosen because it is the official logo of the PNF and shows the italian flag.

Battle for Grain

Jun 1, 1922

This is a picture of an italian propaganda poster to the italian people, pushing for the battle for increased grain.

March on Rome and Mussolini becomes Prime Minister

Oct 28, 1922

This picture shows many members of the fascist party marching through the streets, ready to take rome.

Corfu Incident

Aug 1, 1923

This picture shows where Corfu is, and shows how the incident took place on Greek soil, leading to its crisis.

Acerbo Law passed

Nov 1, 1923

This picture is of Giacomo Acerbo, the man who proposed the Acerbo Law.

Matteotti Crisis

Jun 10, 1924

This is a political cartoon portraying Mussolini sitting on Matteotti's grave, showing his part in his death.

Aventine Secession

Jun 11, 1924

This is a picture of Aventine hill, which the Aventine group based their name on from when the roman population would go there in protest.

Locarno Treaty signed

Dec 1, 1925

This picture shows Mussolini at the treaty negotiations, among many other world leaders to sign the Locarno treaty.

Battle for Land and Battle for the Lira

Aug 1, 1926

This is a lira coin, which was dropping heavily in value, leading mussolini to begin his battle for the lira.

Battle for Births

May 1, 1927

This picture is of Mussolini holding up a kid, posing with family, contributing to his propaganda for having kids in his battle for births.

Lateran Treaty with Pope

Feb 11, 1929

This picture shows Mussolini and the Pope together signing the Lateran Treaties.

Kellogg briand treaty

Jul 24, 1929

This picture shows many world leaders, containing Mussolini as part of the treaty.

Stresa front

1935

Picture of Mussolini with British and French leaders for the treaty.

Abyssinian Axis

1935

Picture showing one front of the war.

Italian intervention in the Spanish civil war

Jul 25, 1936

Picture showing Italian soldiers in this war helping.

Rome-Berlin Axis Treaty signed

Oct 25, 1936

This picture shows Mussolini and Hitler, the two leaders of both parts of the treaty.

Munich Conference

Sep 30, 1938

This picture shows leaders like mussolini, Hitler, etc at the conference.

Italy invades Albania

Apr 7, 1939

This picture shows Italian tanks moving through Albania as they take it.

Italy joins WW2 on the side of Germany

Jun 10, 1939

This shows Mussolini and Hitler together, showing their alliance.

Mussolini bought down by coup during WW2

Jul 24, 1943

This is an article detailing the fact that Mussolini is not in power.

Mussolini Death

Apr 28, 1945

A picture of a news article reporting that Mussolini was killed.