| − | The Black Shirts were Italian [[fascism|fascists]] during the period between [[World War I]] and [[World War II]]. They were led by [[Benito Mussolini]], and demanded that King [[Victor Emmanuel]] abdicate in his favor. Due to their efforts, Mussolini did eventually become the leader of Italy. They wore black shirts. | + | The '''Black Shirts''' were [[Italian]] [[fascism|fascists]] during the period between [[World War I]] and [[World War II]]. They were led by [[Benito Mussolini]], and demanded that King [[Victor Emmanuel]] abdicate in his favor. Due to their efforts, Mussolini did eventually become the leader of Italy. They wore black shirts. |
| − | For an interesting discussion, read an interesting [[Fascism Talk|essay]] on the topic by a Italian author Umberto Eco. | + | For an interesting discussion, read an interesting [[Fascism Talk|essay]] on the topic by a Italian author [[Umberto Eco]]. |