The following posts provide a snapshot on Italy World War Two timeline. It starts with the Pre-War years, moving on to 1940, 1941, 1942, and 1943. The final years of WW2 are divided between co-belligerent forces and the Italian Socialist Republic.
The Italian Social Republic, or Repubblica Sociale Italiana (RSI), was a German puppet state created on 23 September 1943 and led by Benito Mussolini.
Before World War Two, several events occurred which forced Italy into an alliance with Germany. This alliance ultimately led to Italy’s entry into the war.
A timeline of events regarding Italian military and political actions of 1940. Italy invades Egypt and Greece and participates in the Battle of Britain.
A timeline of events regarding the Italian military and political actions of 1941. Italian and German forces progress in North Africa, Balkans and USSR.
Timeline of events regarding Italian military and political actions of 1942. Axis forces lose ground in Soviet Union and North Africa. Axis are in retreat.
A timeline of events regarding the Italian military and political actions of 1943. Italy declares war on Germany and the country is divided.
A timeline of events for the Italian Co-Belligerent forces between 1944 and 1945. This timeline also includes Partisan actions between 1944-1945.