A detailed overview and analysis of the Mediterranean theatre during the first month of war after Italy declared war on Britain and France on 10 June 1940.
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A detailed look at the Italian Army status in 1940. The article focuses on the binary divisional system, armor, artillery and political actions prior to war.
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Understanding the readiness of the Regia Marina in 1940. Most agree the Italian Navy was not prepared for an extended war with the United Kingdom.
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Was the Regia Aeronautica prepared for WW2? Did they have the equipment, and what was the goal? Lets exam the situation just prior to the war declaration.
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Italy was late in becoming a colonial power like France and Great Britain. The importance of controlling Malta became apparent as World War Two loomed.
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Authors comments on the relevent points to Adolf Hitler’s Directive No. 18, which concerns the German conquest of Gibraltar via Operation Felix in WWII.
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The Italian participation in the Battle of Britain lasted from 25 October 1940 to 03 January 1941. The Corpo Aero Italiano (CAI) was based in Belgium.
