What If... MUSSOLINI HAD JOINED THE ALLIES?

This article explores the hypothetical scenario of what would have happened if Italy had joined the Allies instead of the Axis during World War II. It highlights Italy's imperial ambitions as the main motivation for joining the war on the Axis side, rather than ideological alignment with Nazi Germany. The article discusses the personal and political relationship between Mussolini and Hitler, emphasizing that Italy's killing fields were in Africa rather than Europe. It also examines the impact of Italy's military failures on the political environment and Mussolini's control of the country. The article concludes by speculating on the potential outcomes if Italy had become Allied, including the possibility of a post-war fascist regime and the challenges of adjusting to a larger empire. [Extracted from the article]