Benito Mussolini's Early Life

From Italy, moved to Switzerland to avoid military service
Became involved in socialism, working for trade unions and writing for socialist newspapers
Advocated for the violent overthrow of European monarchies
Was arrested, sent back to Italy, completed military service, and returned to work as an avid socialist
His speeches and journalistic abilities made him famous among Italian socialists
Initially anti-war, but later supported Italy's involvement in WW1, believing it could bring about a socialist revolution
Was kicked out of the socialist party for his pro-war stance
Founded the fascist movement, aiming to unite Italian people and conquer the Mediterranean

Isolated itself from the rest of the world for over 200 years
Was forced to trade with the West and imposed "unequal treaties"
Decided to expand its empire, taking over northern China and Korea
Defeated Russia in a war and took Germany's colonies and islands in Asia
Invaded China, leading to the worst of Japan's atrocities against the Chinese people

Germany, Italy, and Japan formed the Axis powers, believing they were racially superior and wanting to expand their territories
Hitler hated the Treaty of Versailles and began to violate its terms, introducing conscription and building up his army
The Allies implemented a policy of appeasement, giving in to Hitler's demands in hopes of avoiding war
Hitler invaded Austria, then demanded the Sudetenland, and eventually invaded the rest of Czechoslovakia
Mussolini took over Albania and occupied the Adriatic Sea
Japan launched another invasion of China, and the Second Sino-Japanese War began

Germany and Italy formed the Pact of Steel, and Hitler made an alliance with Stalin to invade Poland
Germany invaded Poland, and Britain and France declared war on Germany
The French and British armies were largely unprepared and under-equipped
Hitler launched the Blitzkrieg, a lightning-fast attack through Belgium and into France
The Allies were caught off guard, and France fell quickly
Britain was left alone, and Hitler tried to force them into submission through mind games and air raids

Evaded military service in Italy by moving to Switzerland, where he became involved in socialism
Advocated for the violent overthrow of European monarchies as a socialist, getting arrested and eventually deported back to Italy
Completed military service and continued to promote socialism, becoming famous among Italian socialists for his speeches and writings
Shifted from anti-war to pro-war stance, believing Italy's involvement in WW1 could lead to a socialist revolution
Was expelled from the socialist party for supporting Italy's involvement in WW1
Founded the fascist movement, aiming to unite Italian people and conquer the Mediterranean region

Served in WW1, then became a politician, believing he was Germany's destined savior
Established a dictatorship with himself at its center
Shared similar ideas with Mussolini, leading to an alliance between the two leaders
Believed in his own superiority, leading to a desire to expand Germany's territories

Underwent over 200 years of isolation, then was forced to trade with the West, imposing "unequal treaties"
Decided to expand its empire, taking over northern China, Korea, and defeating Russia in a war
Took control of Germany's colonies and islands in Asia, then invaded China, leading to atrocities against the Chinese people

Germany, Italy, and Japan formed the Axis powers, believing in their own racial superiority and seeking to expand their territories
Hitler violated the Treaty of Versailles, introducing conscription and building up his army
The Allies implemented a policy of appeasement, giving in to Hitler's demands to avoid war
Hitler invaded Austria, then demanded the Sudetenland, and eventually invaded the rest of Czechoslovakia
Mussolini took over Albania and occupied the Adriatic Sea
Japan launched another invasion of China, starting the Second Sino-Japanese War

Germany and Italy formed the Pact of Steel, and Hitler made an alliance with Stalin to invade Poland
Germany invaded Poland, prompting Britain and France to declare war on Germany
The French and British armies were largely unprepared and under-equipped
Hitler launched the Blitzkrieg, a lightning-fast attack through Belgium and into France
The Allies were caught off guard, and France fell quickly
Britain was left alone, and Hitler tried to force them into submission through mind games and air raids

Evaded military service in Italy by moving to Switzerland, where he became involved in socialism
Advocated for the violent overthrow of European monarchies as a socialist, getting arrested and eventually deported back to Italy
Completed military service and continued to promote socialism, becoming famous among Italian socialists for his speeches and writings
Shifted from anti-war to pro-war stance, believing Italy's involvement in WW1 could lead to a socialist revolution
Was expelled from the socialist party for supporting Italy's involvement in WW1
Founded the fascist movement, aiming to unite Italian people and conquer the Mediterranean region

Served in WW1, then became a politician, believing he was Germany's destined savior
Established a dictatorship with himself at its center
Shared similar ideas with Mussolini, leading to an alliance between the two leaders
Believed in his own superiority, leading to a desire to expand Germany's territories

Underwent over 200 years of isolation, then was forced to trade with the West, imposing "unequal treaties"
Decided to expand its empire, taking over northern China, Korea, and defeating Russia in a war
Took control of Germany's colonies and islands in Asia, then invaded China, leading to atrocities against the Chinese people

Germany, Italy, and Japan formed the Axis powers, believing in their own racial superiority and seeking to expand their territories
Hitler violated the Treaty of Versailles, introducing conscription and building up his army
The Allies implemented a policy of appeasement, giving in to Hitler's demands to avoid war
Hitler invaded Austria, then demanded the Sudetenland, and eventually invaded the rest of Czechoslovakia
Mussolini took over Albania and occupied the Adriatic Sea
Japan launched another invasion of China, starting the Second Sino-Japanese War

Germany and Italy formed the Pact of Steel, and Hitler made an alliance with Stalin to invade Poland
Germany invaded Poland, prompting Britain and France to declare war on Germany
The French and British armies were largely unprepared and under-equipped
Hitler launched the Blitzkrieg, a lightning-fast attack through Belgium and into France
The Allies were caught off guard, and France fell quickly
Britain was left alone, and Hitler tried to force them into submission through mind games and air raids