FASCIST ITALY AT WAR: 1939-1943

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Discusses Italy's role in WWII. Drawing on rarely seen archival evidence, it examines Italy's disastrous military performance in the Balkan, North African, and Russian theaters -- exacerbated by sub-par training, inexpert leadership, and limited war materiel -- to demonstrate the catastrophic consequences of Mussolini's war policy. Also explores in absorbing detail the political machinations behind the scenes. These cynical intrigues, not only between the Axis leaders, but also between the leading Fascist personalities, undermined the stability of the Fascist regime and ultimately led to its dissolution.