2.1 Case Study 2: Italian expansion (1933–1940)
Alongside the increase of tensions in Asia, the 1930s also saw the actions of Mussolini and Hitler increasing tensions in Europe and severely testing the idea of collective security. The main international response turned into one of appeasement. However, this failed to prevent the out break of war in 1939. The pages below focus on the actions of Mussolini in these years. Mussolini's foreign policy goals changed...