When did the Italian Civil War start and end?
The Italian Civil War started on the 8th of September 1943 following the public announcement of the armistice by Marshal Badoglio. The conflict ended with the surrender at Caserta on the 2nd of May 1945.
Questions about Italian Civil War
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who led the Grand Council of Fascism motion against Mussolini in July 1943?
Dino Grandi promoted the motion of no confidence that was approved by the Grand Council of Fascism on the night between the 24th and the 25th of July 1943. King Victor Emmanuel III arrested Benito Mussolini the next day to replace him with Marshal Pietro Badoglio.
What were the main partisan groups fighting during the Italian Civil War?
Major partisan organizations included the Distaccamenti d'assalto Garibaldi led by Luigi Longo and the Gruppi di Azione Patriottica known as GAP. These units operated under the political direction of the Committee of National Liberation which included representatives from the Communist Party, Christian Democracy, Action Party, Socialist Party, Labour Democratic Party, and Liberal Party.
How many soldiers did fascist forces have compared to partisans in June 1944?
Sources indicate that fascist forces numbered no more than 558,000 men despite claims of 780,000. Partisan armed forces reached 82,000 active members in June 1944 before a mass draft increased their numbers.
Who commanded the National Republican Army during the conflict?
Marshal Rodolfo Graziani commanded the National Republican Army while deputies Mischi and Montagna coordinated repression efforts. The Republican Police Corps formed in 1944 was led by Lieutenant-General Renato Ricci and included Blackshirts and Carabinieri.