History A-Level
Italian neutrality, 1939–40
What Italian neutrality, 1939–40 means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Italian neutrality, 1939–40
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Mussolini declared 'non-belligerence' in September 1939 to evade the Pact of Steel's obligations, delaying entry until June 1940 when German victory seemed assured.
Topics that use Italian neutrality, 1939–40
- Challenges to, and the fall of, the fascist state, c1935–46 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Allied pressure and regime collapse
- Birth of the Italian Republic
- Division of Italy after 1943
- Domestic tensions and the Pact of Steel
- Economic strain and civilian hardship
- Impact of foreign policy success and failure before 1934
- Invasion of Abyssinia and its consequences
- Italy’s relations with Britain, France and Germany
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