Italian Naval Fleet Surrenders to General Eisenhower

Italian Naval Fleet Surrenders to General Eisenhower

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The Italian fleet, ranked 5th in the world, managed to escape Nazi control and surrendered to General Eisenhower and Admiral Cunningham. Despite not being masters of their own country under fascism, the Italians sided with the Allies. The fleet peacefully reached Malta, marking one of history's most ironic events.

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What was the significance of the Italian fleet's actions in Malta?

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Describe the irony of the Italian fleet's actions as mentioned in the text.

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