The Salo Republic and Mussolini's Fall

Flashcards covering the characteristics, support, and weaknesses of the Salo Republic (RSI) following the fall of Mussolini in 1943.

What was the Salo Republic (RSI) and what was its primary dependency?

A new Fascist regime that was heavily reliant on German arms and only controlled a small area of northern Italy around the year 1943.

Which conservative groups particularly rejected the Salo Republic?

Industrialists and the Church around the time of the RSI period.

Why did Farinacci support the RSI?

supported the RSI because he resented Mussolini's compromises and wanted to revive 'pure' fascism of violent squadrismo - attracted to Nazism

What specific action did Mussolini take?

He wreaked vengeance against Grand Council members who voted against him Ciano was shot in 1944.

How many members did the Fascist Republican Party have?

$487,000$ members by March 1944.

What was the strategic reason for spreading out the RSI ministries?

It was strategically harder for anti-Fascists to topple the defence during the RSI.

What’s an example of a new careerist rather than someone who served Fascism because they believed it?

Marshal Graziana served at Defence, during the RSI period.

What specific territories highlight Mussolini's lack of power during the RSI period?

He did not own Dalmatia, and South Tyrol was a separate region during the RSI period.

How did the RSI period affect Mussolini's cult of personality?

It was destroyed because he was no longer an independent leader and depended entirely on German troops for survival during the RSI.

Where was the decision for the existence of the RSI made?

Berlin, in 1943.