Il Duce’s Gamble: Italy’s Struggles, 1938-1941
Podcast: Key Battles of American HistoryPublished On: Wed May 03 2023
Description: Italian dictator Benito Mussolini desired to create a “New Roman Empire.” In the 1920s, he strengthened Italy’s control over Libya, and in 1935, he ordered the invasion of Ethiopia, adding it to his empire the next year. Between 1939 and 1941, Italy conquered Albania and then tried to take over parts of France, Yugoslavia, and Greece. But did Mussolini bite off more than he could chew? Join Sean and James as they tell the story of Mussolini’s attempt to expand his empire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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