WorldWarII
The Death of Benito Mussolini
Mussolini’s Last Days As World War II was drawing to a close, Benito Mussolini’s leadership in Fascist Italy was faltering. Allied forces were closing in on Italy, and on April 25, 1945, Mussolini and his mistress Clara Petacci fled Milan. They were soon captured by Italian partisans while attempting to flee to Switzerland. Mussolini was taken to the town of…
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The Devastating Losses of World War II: How Many People Died?
An Overview of the Total Fatalities in World War II World War II was one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, with an estimated 70-85 million people losing their lives between 1939 and 1945. This staggering death toll included both military personnel and civilians, and the scale of the loss is difficult to comprehend. The majority of fatalities occurred…
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