The History of Fascism

The Empire (1936-1940) (1x9)

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Since 1923, Mussolini believed to be able to open a new colonial era. The African region in which the plans to extend the Italian influence is mainly oriented to Ethiopia. On May 5 1936, Italians occupy Addis Ababa. The king becomes emperor, and Mussolini announces to the world: "Behold, after fifteen centuries, the reemergence of the Empire on the fateful hills of Rome." Italy is now pushing toward an alliance with Hitler.