It is often mistaken as well that the Fascist government is unable to pursue its foreign policies, but I was able to expand the Italian empire through the annexation of Ethiopia. The term brava gente does not insinuate the fact that the Fascist government is incapable of acquiring territories through colonial war with 'inferior' races. I saw the conquest of Ethiopia as an opportunity to bring peace to Italy because the Italian people experienced a surge of national prestige that will compensate for the feelings of shame and insecurity brought upon by World War I.
Do these achievements seem like a weak empire? The concept of brava gente produces an image of a fragile nation that is incapable of achieving any international greatness. However, this concept is misleading, Fascist Italy will continue to dominate Europe and will only grow stronger with time. It is even possible to hear the singing of Fascist Youth, while rejoicing my name all the way in Berlin.
The conquest of Ethiopia.
Sources:
http://histclo.com/essay/war/ww2/tol/ita/ti-fs.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Italo-Abyssinian_War
I am quite sorry to rain on your parade, but you are sorely mistaken if you believe that the Axis powers will gain the upper hand in the Great War. It is no secret that Italy is the weakest of the European powers, and that you cling to Germany's coattails in hopes of being greater. Italy has no hope of being greater than France, even defeated as we are now. It shall be my side who has the last laugh at the end of the war, once you are defeated.
ReplyDeleteHello, friend. I agree to what you have said Mussolini. On the other hand, I disagree to what de Gaulle has said. We will help you no matter what because we are allies. Germany and Italy will achieve victory together, and also Italy will become a greater place because of Germany's influence. We will not be defeated, instead we will be more powerful because of our alliance.
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