Timeline: WW2 and Benito Mussolinni's Death

Oct 20, 1914

Mussolini is expelled of the Socialist Party.

Even if Mussolini began as a Socialist, he supported the Italian involvement in WW1, unlike his other socialist counterparts. He was expelled after his pro-nationalistic sentiments regarding ww1.

Nov 11, 1918

WW1 Ends

The allies (Britain, France USA and other allies like Italy ) defeat Germany, bringing an end to WW1.

Mar 23, 1919

Mussolini forms the Fascist Party

After being expelled from the Socialists, he decided to creat a formal Political Party to compite against other political powers.

Jun 28, 1919

The Treaty of Versailles.

Treaty of Versailles was peace document signed at the end of World War I by the Allied and associated powers and by Germany in the Palace of Versailles. Both Germany and the allied associates hated the Treaty because it was extremely unfair. Italy in particular was robbed, they recieved way less territory than promised.

Sep 12, 1919

D'Annunzio Takes Fiume

Before the Yugoslavs did,the poet D'annunzio traveled to Fiume with an army and claimed it for Italy, becoming a National Hero. He also aimed to delegitimize the Treaty of Versailles. After a few months, (1920) Giovanni Giolitti, prime minister of italy demanded him to return.

Oct 31, 1922

Mussolini becomes Italy's Prime Minister.

After negociating with Victor Emmanuel , he became the youngest Prime Minister in Italian history.He obtained full dictatorial powers for a year; and in that year he pushed through a law that enabled the Fascists to cement a majority in the parliament. The elections in 1924, though undoubtedly fraudulent, secured his personal power.

Jan 30, 1933

Hitler aims to become Germany's Leader

Adolf Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany and later on assumes dictatorial powers.

Sep 1, 1939

World War II Begins

By Invading Poland, the Allies declare war on Germany and WW2 begins.

Jun 10, 1940

Italy joins Germany in WW2

The German invasion of Poland, unleashed the European war. Italy entered World War II on the Axis side, as the defeat of France became apparent.

Sep 8, 1943

Italy Surrenders

Badoglio announced Italy's unconditional surrender to the Allies. The Germans, who had grown suspicious of Italian intentions, quickly occupied northern and central Italy. German forces also occupied the Italian zones in Yugoslavia, Greece, and France.

Oct 13, 1943

Italy switches sides and declares war on Germany

One month after Italy surrendered to Allied forces, it declared war on Nazi Germany, its onetime Axis powers partner.

Apr 27, 1945

Mussolini's Capture

With the Allies breaking through the last German defences in northern Italy Mussolini's situation became untenable. On 25 April he fled Milan and tried to escape to the Swiss border. He and his mistress, Claretta Petacci, were captured by local partisans near the village of Dongo on Lake Como.

Apr 28, 1945

Mussolini's Death

He was murdered by the Anti-Fascist Italians.He died by execution by firiging squad. After his death the new Italian government declared war against germany.

Sep 2, 1945

WW2 Ends

World War II ended six years and one day after Germany’s invasion of Poland. By the time it concluded on September 2, 1945, World War II had claimed the lives of approximatedly 3% of the population. The vast majority of those who died in history’s deadliest war were civilians, including 6 million Jews killed in Nazi concentration camps during the Holocaust.