Mussolini And The Second World War (Robson) Flashcards
1
Q
When did Italy enter the second world war
A
June 1940
2
Q
In the period 1935-38, how much (%) did italy spend on the armed forces
A
11.8%
3
Q
Where was money invested in the armed forces
A
Inadequate planes, old fashioned weaponary, luxuries for officers
4
Q
When was the Allied invasion of sicily
A
July 1943
5
Q
When did Italy sign an armistice with the Allies
A
September 1943
6
Q
By 1940, how many armoured cars and light tanks did Italy posses
A
1500
7
Q
How many men were ready to fight in jime 1940
A
800000
8
Q
How much did italian steel production fall by 1940 and 1942
A
20%
9
Q
How much did the wheay harvest drop by
A
1.5 million tonnes
10
Q
In what battle did italy loose half its fleet to the british
A
Taranto
