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Benito Mussolini Part 7: Break for the Border…

2025/1/29
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@John Foote教授 :穆索里尼下台后,意大利民众欢欣鼓舞,庆祝解放,撕毁法西斯标志,这标志着一个重要的转折点,尽管战争仍在继续。 @Helen Roche教授 :穆索里尼下台后,意大利民众对他的态度迅速转变,从狂热崇拜到彻底唾弃,人们纷纷撕毁法西斯标志,对仍然佩戴党徽的人进行威胁,这种转变之快令人震惊。 @Nicholas O’Shaughnessy教授 :新任领导人巴多利奥虽然是一位资深军人,但其过往的战争罪行却未受到审判,这反映出当时复杂的政治局势。

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This chapter recounts the execution of five men, including Mussolini's son-in-law, Galeazzo Ciano, for treason. It highlights the brutality of the regime and the lack of mercy shown even to family members. The executions serve as a symbol of the violence inherent in Mussolini's dictatorship.
  • Execution of Mussolini's son-in-law and other political opponents
  • Brutal and summary nature of the executions
  • Symbolism of the executions as a display of power and ruthless elimination of opposition

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As Italy switches sides, Hitler hatches a plan to rescue his pal. But with the Axis collapsing on all fronts, Mussolini makes for Switzerland - stowed away and in disguise. For Il Duce’s enemies, the race is on to get to him first. His downfall will come at the hands of his own people…

A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson.

Many thanks to Giulia Albanese, Joshua Arthurs, John Foot, Nicholas O’Shaughnessy, Lisa Pine, Helen Roche.

This is Part 7 of 7.

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