Historical Events tagged with "dongo"
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Politics & Government
Benito Mussolini Arrested by Italian Partisans
April 27th, 1945 79 years ago
Benito Mussolini was arrested by Italian partisans on April 27, 1945, in Dongo as he attempted to flee to Switzerland disguised as a German soldier. He traveled with Clara Petacci, hoping to evade capture amidst the chaos of World War II. The partisans recognized him, marking a significant turn in the conflict in Italy, where loyalty to Mussolini had dwindled. His disguise proved futile as the war closed in on the fascist regime.
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