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Fascist Italy’s Tanks Were Formidable, but Late to the Fight

Here’s What You Need to Remember: Mussolini entered Italy into World War II with a deeply inadequate industrial base to match global powers like the United Kingdom. This problem was worsened by ...
The National Interest

Italy’s World War II Tanks Are Underrated—and This Is Why

Here’s What You Need to Know: Despite disadvantages, Italian tank units improved steadily in proficiency, and armored vehicle design improved markedly in mobility, firepower, and protection. On the ...