Benito Mussolini
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- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Wars, Battles, World War II, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Dictatorships, Dictators, Tyrants, Fascism, Fascists
- Curriculum: Italian History, 20th & 21st Century European History, 19th Century European History
Article abstract: Military significance: Mussolini glorified war and as dictator of Italy was determined to increase its power and influence through war. Between 1935 and 1945, the country fought a succession of conflicts in Africa and in Europe.
Benito Mussolini’s direct knowledge of strategy and tactics was scant, as his military experience was restricted to a two-year service in the Italian army during World War I. He was discharged early, in September 1917, for wounds received during grenade practice. Nonetheless, he returned to civilian life boasting of...
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