Benito Mussolini was a very powerful man during WWII until his life was brought to an unfortunate demise after being captured then executed by his own people in the April 28th, 1945. Benito Mussolini played many roles in WWII including the Prime MInister of Italy, a dictator with power, military leader, and an acquaintance with Adolf Hitler. “Benito Mussolini was born July 29th, 1883 in Italy. Mother, Andrea Mussolini father, Alessandro and had one sister and one brother. In 1902 Mussolini moved to Switzerland to promote socialism, and quickly gained a reputation for his magnetism and remarkable rhetorical talents.” (A&E Television Networks) Benito entered Italy into WWII but eventually sought war as a great way to gain Italy Power. Mussolini joined the Italian military in 1915 and fought in the front lines. He eventually became corporal before he was wounded in combat and let go from the italian military. Benito Mussolini was injured by a Mortar Bomb. (A&E Television Networks) After war Mussolini continued his political exercises, …show more content…
Mussolini encouraged noteworthy war generation for the Germans and the making of huge, savage fascist counterinsurgency powers. In October 1945, Italy surrendered. Mussolini and his mistress, Claretta Petacci, attempted to escape to Switzerland, but were captured by the American army and executed the following day, on April 28, 1945. Benito Mussolini was many things during WWII including The Prime Minister of Italy, a dictator, a soldier, and a military leader. He helped Italy in political chaos, military, and the leader of a feared army. He helped in the state of political chaos, earned more land and power for Italy, and created a fascist
Mussolini was considered one of the first modern dictators and he essentially paved the way for Hitler and others to follow. Italy was still in chaos after World War I and showed no signs of recovery. When Mussolini attempted his rise to power, he did it through the political channels being voted in by the people. However, rather than seeking to improve Italy, “Mussolini's new cause became personal power; he sought to place himself in the position of dictator” (Gale). The way in which Mussolini spoke captivated crowds and made Italy fall in love with him. What Mussolini lacked in height he made up for in public speaking, as one of his critics describes, “Yet by the power of his public speaking, by his gestures and tone of voice, he was capable of inspiring tremendous enthusiasm in the crowds who gathered to hear him” (Gale). Italy felt as if Mussolini’s cult of personality was never going to leave, like it seemed as if Big Brother was never going to
Mussolini was a radical socialist that got his way with people but once they found out about the condition of the country they killed him public.
Starting into the disaster and chaos in Italy stepped in the fierce, nationalist leader named Benito
Benito Mussolini was brought up in one the poorest regions in Northeastern Italy. When he was in school, he always kept to himself and very quiet. He wasn’t a class clown, never cried or rarely laughed. He always sat in the back of the classroom and read a book. He rather do that than play with the other children in his class. He got kicked out his first boarding school. When he was growing up he was surrounded by many political philosophies. There was anarchism, socialism, and others. Both Benito and his father Allesandro had very bad violent tempers.
Benito Mussolini won power by appealing to the Italians who had gotten very little from the Versailles treaty. The treaty ended World War I but many Europeans hated it. Mussolini created a government run by militarism and racism, it was called fascism. It grew very popular, very quickly. By 1922, Mussolini and his Fascist army forced the Italy’s king to put him head of government. Mussolini soon banned
Throughout History many people such as Benito Mussolini have made a major impact on many important events. Although not all of them made positive impacts, many effected the world in a tragic way, people such as Adolf Hitler will be forever remembered in history for horrific acts he did. Likewise, Benito did not impact history in a positive light either, he casted a dark shadow over many things he took part of. He was a passionate socialist, heavily into military, and was a follower of Hitler.
There were many powerful people in World War II, and among those people where Mussolini and Charles de Gaulle. First I will tell you about Mussolini (Mussolini). Mussolini was born in 1883, July 29, in Predappio Italy, and his full name is Benito Amilcare Mussolini. (Mussolini). Mussolini’s father was Alessandra Mussolini, his mother was Rosa Maltoni Mussolini, his sister is Edvige Mussolini, and his brother’s name was Arnaldo Mussolini (Mussolini). When Mussolini was 39 he went into being the prime minister (Mussolini). He joined the army and founded fascism and he did that in the same year(Mussolini’s fight).
After Caesar defeated Pompey, “Pompey fled to Egypt, but the local ruler wanted Caesar's favor, and had Pompey murdered, (“Pompey”),” and after Hitler dragged Italy into the second World War, “the armies defeats lead to the full measure of Mussolini's bankruptcy, and six months later his death, (“Benito Mussolini).”
One of Mussolini’s main tools of manipulation was widespread propaganda. Mussolini used propaganda to obtain the support and loyalty of the Italian citizens and to advance his military campaigns. Some of the propaganda portrayed Mussolini as a strong leader, often having Mussolini “photographed bare chested or in a uniform and a steel helmet” (Perry, pg. 450). The propaganda also promoted loyalty and obedience, the restoration of the Roman Empire, and promoted war (Perry, pg. 450). Another way that Mussolini solidified his power was through gaining the support of the Catholic Church. He did this by making the Vatican City, the residency of the pope, an independent state, repealing laws that went against the Catholic Church, and adding mandatory religious lessons in schools (Perry, pg. 451). Mussolini also used war to try to gain power and take over new territories for Italy. He did this by invading Ethiopia, allying with Hitler, giving support to Francisco Franco, trying to invade Greece and North Africa, and joining World War Two (Ryan). These are the aspects of Italian Fascism under Benito
He condemned it at first, but quickly realized it was an opportunity. Mussolini joined the Italian army in 1915. He fought on the front lines, reached rank of corporal, and was wounded and discharged from the army. Benito also rose to power by being involved and starting political activities. He was involved in the Italian government. When the Italian government signed the Treaty of Versailles, Mussolini thought the government was weak about giving up so much, so quickly. He organized right-wing ground, which in March 1919 formed into the Fascist party. He also organized para-military unit called the Black Shirts. The Black Shirts terrorized political opponents and helped increase Fascist influencers. In 1922 Italy was in political chaos, so Benito Mussolini declared that he could only restore and give authority. During this time he dismantled the democratic institutions as well. During 1925, he made himself dictator of Italy. He added the title II Dulce. The only thing Benito did to help other people is carried out extensive public work programs and reduced unemployment
Benito Mussolini had a desire to make Italy a world class empire. Under the leadership of Mussolini Italy was able to invade Ethiopia as a manner of expanding their empire and to also establish its presence on the African Continent. By invading into another country Mussolini was making his influence greater in world politics. However when a country is invaded the citizens of that country are most likely to be exposed to human rights horror as they are seen as second class citizens. When Mussolini invaded the countries he was to be in control of another country. [Source
It is true that the Italian dictatorship was more conservative in its application than that of Hitler’s reign of terror. But, both the fascist ideas and rulings of these two leaders proved to have some similarities worth mentioning. Both leaders left their countries with an economic and social debt to the Allies, which is still strong in the minds of many older members of the community.
After World War I, there were two men that rose up to control their government in their countries. One was Adolf Hitler who was put in charge of the German government, and the other was Benito Mussolini who was put in charge of the Italian government. Adolf Hitler was born in 1889, and according to the lecture was known as a failure for not finishing high school, or becoming an accomplished artist. Mussolini was born in 1883, and was unknown until he came home a wounded soldier from the war. Mussolini would rise up and form the Fascist government focusing on being loyal to the state, and Hitler would rise up and control the Socialist German Workers Party, the Nazis.
Benito Mussolini helped Adolf Hitler kill six million Jews because of his alliance with him. Mussolini was a Fascist leader of Italy during World War 2. As a kid his family was very poor and were socialists. When he grew older he became to promote fascism. Benito Mussolini is an influential person because became a devout Fascist. founded six fascists movements, joined forces with Hitler, and invaded Ethiopia.
In the early years of the twentieth century, Italy has created a new system of government, however suffered social and economic conditions. Improvements were made however, poverty and literacy were still problems that have not been solved well. While entering World War I, the nation was neutral up until joining the British and French in exchange for certain advantages. However, it was unsuccessful as Italy failed to take control of the territories that it claimed at the Versailles Peace Conference,and suffered significant losses. The ideology of fascism occurred when the power of Italy was shrinking and the idea of being a pacifist became weak. Benito Mussolini created a group of fascists to represent a means to stop the socialists and the communists coming into his nation.