Italy
For most of
World War Two, Benito Mussolini, the Italian dictator, ruled over Italy. Italy entered the
war in June of 1940, although they made it clear to Hitler that they wouldn't be ready
until 1942. Throughout the war, Italy occupied Greece, the Balkans, and other places, and
fought just about everywhere. In 1944, the new Prime Minister declared war on Germany
because of the demands that they were asking of Italy. Over the winter, many Italians died
from lack of coal and other products needed for warmth because they shipped them all to
Germany. In 1945, Benito Mussolini, his mistress, and some other officials were captured
when the Allies invaded Italy, and they were executed then too. Italy surrendered then
soon after the Germans did on May 2,1945.