Mussolini captured and Unconditional Surrender agreement signed, 1945, Italy

Mussolini captured and Unconditional Surrender agreement signed, 1945, Italy

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The video describes the liberation of Milan, marking the end of fascism as the public reacts to the execution of a fascist leader. It then shifts to the unconditional surrender in Caserta, opening the Brenner Pass to Germany. The video highlights the significant role of the British and American armies in Italy, who were instrumental in forcing the first major Nazi defeat.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event marked the end of an era of treachery and deceit in Milan?

The start of a new government

The gathering of people around a fascist leader's body

The liberation of Milan by Allied forces

The signing of a peace treaty

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the German commander in Italy sign the document of unconditional surrender?

Venice

Caserta

Rome

Florence

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Brenner Pass being opened?

It marked the end of World War II

It allowed access to southern Germany

It was a strategic military base

It was a trade route

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which armies were recognized for forcing the first major Nazi defeat in Italy?

German and Austrian

British and American

French and Russian

Italian and Spanish

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who signed the document recognizing the achievement of the Allied forces in Italy?

Colonel General fund Peterhoff

Field Marshal Montgomery

General Alexander

Lieutenant General WD Morgan