Italy's invasion refers specifically to Benito Mussolini's fascist regime in Italy launching aggressive military campaigns during the 1930s. These invasions included Ethiopia, Albania, and eventually leading up to World War II when Italy allied with Nazi Germany.
Fascism: A political ideology characterized by dictatorial power, extreme nationalism, suppression of dissenting opinions, and centralized control over society.
Axis Powers: During World War II, Italy formed an alliance with Nazi Germany (led by Adolf Hitler) and Japan (led by Emperor Hirohito) known as the Axis Powers.
Appeasement: The policy of giving in to an aggressor's demands in order to avoid conflict, which was pursued by some countries towards Italy before World War II.
Why couldn't the League of Nations stop Italy's invasion of Europe?
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