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How did Benito Mussolini lose his grip on Italy after more than two decades in power? In this episode of World War II with Tom Hanks, discover how the Allied invasion of Sicily, Adolf Hitler's growing frustration with his closest ally, and mounting pressure from the Italian people led to the dramatic collapse of Italy's Fascist regime. Follow the events of Operation Husky, as Allied forces under General George S. Patton and Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery invade Sicily, forcing Germany to divert precious resources and exposing the weakness of Mussolini's government. As Rome comes under bombardment and Italy's military fortunes deteriorate, Mussolini's own Fascist leadership and King Victor Emmanuel III turn against him, bringing his 21-year dictatorship to an abrupt end. Featuring expert historical analysis and rare archival footage, this episode explores one of the defining political turning points of World War II, revealing how the downfall of Benito Mussolini reshaped the Axis alliance and accelerated the Allied march toward victory in Europe. #WorldWarIIWithTomHanks Listen to the World War II with Tom Hanks podcast, with new episodes every Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts. Podcast: http://link.pscrb.fm/f0281/WWII_HC New Episodes Mondays 8/7c For eighty years, the Second World War has remained the most devastating and defining conflict in human history. "World War II with Tom Hanks" is a landmark documentary event that reexamines the war through the lens of a new century. Told over twenty hours and guided by Tom Hanks, whose lifelong passion for this history has shaped some of the most profound screen portrayals of the era, the series captures the full arc of the war — from the rise of fascism in Europe to the fall of Berlin, from Pearl Harbor to Hiroshima, and the uneasy peace that follows. Each episode uncovers new dimensions of the conflict: the decisions that shaped the battlefield, the unseen networks that sustained the war effort, and the aftershocks that still shape our world today. HISTORY® is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network’s all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming.