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| − | 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]]. |
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Revision as of 17:54, April 26, 2007
The Black Shirts were Italian 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 essay on the topic by a Italian author Umberto Eco.