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Italian Involvement in World War II - Italy’s involvement in World War II began on June 10, 1940 when they declared war on England and France. - In October, 1940 Italy invaded Greece. They also conquered British Somalia that same year. - The leader of Italy during World War II was Benito Mussolini. He was the leader of the National Fascist Party. - Mussolini was known as “Il Duce”, which is Italian for “The Leader”. - The Fascists were known as “Black Shirts”. This is because of their black uniforms and also the fact they were very violent. - Italy signed a treaty with Germany in 1939 promising to help one another in war. This treaty was called “The Pact of Steel”. - They formed the Axis powers, along with Japan and Germany. - They helped Germany occupy France between 1940 and 1943. They also participated in the Battle of Britain between 1940 and 1941. - Italy fought with the Allies in Northern Africa. - The Allies quickly gained the upper hand against Italy before Germany came to its aid. - Italy was defeated in Africa and most of Europe by 1943. - Italy continued to fight, even after Allies landed in Sicily in 1943. German troops helped them as well. - Mussolini was killed by Communists in Italy on April 28, 1945. - Germans in Italy surrendered to the Allies on May 2, 1945.