Benito Mussolini Part 2: The March on Rome
Real Dictators
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The Rise of Fascism in Italy
This chapter examines the formative years of Mussolini's Fascist party, tracing its origins to ancient symbolism and a 1919 gathering that established the Fasci Italiani di Combattimento. It highlights the political turmoil in Italy following socialist electoral victories and Mussolini's strategic alliances with industrialists, culminating in the violent tactics of fascist squads against leftist movements. The narrative culminates in Mussolini's calculated rise to power amidst chaos and unrest, setting the stage for his march on Rome.
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