World War Two Flashcards
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World War Two
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War began in 1939 however Italy was not ready to engage in conflict. Though with France on the brink of defeat in June 1940 Italy decided to launch an attack but its 32 divisions were easily repelled by France’s five divisions. Mussolini’s hope to gain colonies from France are dashed. Mussolini thereby diverted attention towards North Africa and from Libya Italy launched an attack on British Egypt. Despite initial succes the Italians were repelled and had to receive help from Germany. By May 1941 Italy had lost all of its East African lands including Abyssinia. After the July-October 1943 allied invasion of Sicily the Fascist Grand Council voted Mussolini out of power in a 19 to 7 vote.
