Top 10 Events involving Italy in WWII

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  • 1 CE

    Pact Of Steel Is Signed

    The Pact Of Steel, an alliance between Germany and Italy, was signed in May of 1939.
  • 2

    Italy Declares War On Britain and France

    After declaring neutrality in the war several times, Italy finally declared war on June 10th, 1940.
  • 3

    Italy Rejoins the War and Switches Sides

    After surrendering and leaving the war, Italy rejoined the war declaring war on Germany in 1943.
  • 4

    The Invasion Of Sicily

    The Invasion Of Sicily in July of 1943 led to the fall of Benito Mussolini.
  • 5

    Mussolini is Dismissed From His Offices and Arrested

    Victor Emmanuel III, backed by the army and several leading fascists, dismissed Mussolini from his offices and arrested. He was then isolated in a mountain.
  • 6

    Mussolini is Rescued

    Mussolini is rescued on September 12th, 1943 by German commandos. Adolf Hitler ordered the raid.
  • 7

    Italian Invasion of France

    The Italian Invasion of France resulted in the French asking the Italian Government for an armistice.
  • 8

    The Battle of Monte Cassino

    The Battle of Monte Cassino resulted in the Allies capturing Rome.
  • 9

    The Allies Invade Italian Mainland

    The invasion of Italian Mainland resulted in Mussolini being dismissed and arrested but was rescued. The Italian Government agreed to surrender to the allies.
  • 10

    The Tripartite Pact is Signed

    The Tripartite pact created an alliance between Germany, Italy, and Japan.