Ambassador to the Holy See
Leaves the Foreign Ministry and is appointed Italian ambassador to the Holy See.
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1943 in Italy
Explore 157 historical events and records for Italy in 1943.
Historical records for Italy in 1943
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February
March
Presents Credentials
Presents his diplomatic credentials to Pope Pius XII as Italy's ambassador to the Holy See.
April
Fascist Party Secretary
Serves as the final secretary of the National Fascist Party during the regime's collapse.
May
North Africa Campaign
Surrenders Axis forces in Tunisia after being promoted to Marshal of Italy, ending organized Axis resistance in North Africa.
June
Fall of Pantelleria
Faces another strategic setback when the Italian island fortress of Pantelleria surrenders to the Allies.
Pantelleria Surrender
Surrenders the fortified island of Pantelleria after sustained Allied air and naval bombardment.
Cyclotron Plutonium Fission Rate
Using cyclotron-produced plutonium, Segre measures a spontaneous-fission rate low enough to keep the plutonium gun concept viable at this stage.
July
Allied Invasion of Sicily
Commands the Italian Sixth Army as Allied forces land in Sicily during Operation Husky.
Allied Invasion of Sicily
Faces the Allied invasion of Sicily, a military crisis that accelerates opposition to his regime.
Sicily Defence
Directs Italian Sixth Army defensive operations as Allied landings open the Sicily campaign.
Bombing of Rome
Receives news of the major Allied bombing of Rome while meeting Adolf Hitler near Feltre.
Feltre Meeting
Meets Adolf Hitler at Feltre as Italy's military position deteriorates and pressure for withdrawal from the war grows.
Palermo Campaign
Faces the loss of Palermo as Allied forces rapidly expand their control of western Sicily.
Grand Council Convened
Presses for a Fascist Grand Council meeting as Italy's military and political crisis deepens.
Grand Council Motion
Presents the order of the day that challenges Mussolini's leadership at the Fascist Grand Council.
Grand Fascist Council
Faces the first meeting of the Fascist Grand Council since 1939 as senior Fascists challenge his leadership.
Order of the Day
Introduces a motion calling for restoration of the King's constitutional military authority.
Arrest of Mussolini
Is arrested after leaving his audience with King Victor Emmanuel III following dismissal from office.
Dismissal of Mussolini
Dismisses Benito Mussolini as head of government after the Fascist Grand Council crisis and orders his arrest.
Final Grand Council Session
Participates in the final Fascist Grand Council meeting while serving as party secretary.
Grand Council Defeat
Fails to prevent approval of the Grandi motion after a long overnight Grand Council debate.
Grand Council Vote
Votes for Dino Grandi's motion against Mussolini at the Fascist Grand Council.
Grand Council Vote
Votes for Dino Grandi's motion against Mussolini during the decisive Fascist Grand Council session.
Grand Council Vote
Supports the Grandi motion that restores the King's constitutional authority.
Grand Council Vote
Opposes Dino Grandi's motion and remains committed to the alliance with Germany.
Grand Council Vote
Votes for the motion challenging Mussolini during the final Grand Council session.
Grand Council Vote Passes
Sees his motion approved by a majority of the Fascist Grand Council, fatally undermining Mussolini.
Italian Military Crisis
Remains at the centre of military planning as Mussolini falls and Badoglio assumes power.
Prime Minister of Italy
King Victor Emmanuel III appoints Marshal Pietro Badoglio Prime Minister after dismissing Benito Mussolini.
Removal from Power
Loses power after the Grand Council vote and the King's decision to dismiss and arrest him.
Aftermath of Mussolini's Fall
Withdraws from public view after the King's removal of Mussolini changes the political situation.
Foreign Minister
Joins Badoglio's government as Foreign Minister after the fall of Mussolini.
Fascist Party Dissolved
Oversees the dissolution of the National Fascist Party after the fall of Mussolini.
National Fascist Party Dissolved
Loses his party office when the Badoglio government dissolves the National Fascist Party.
New Cabinet
Completes formation of a non-party cabinet of soldiers, officials and technocrats after Mussolini's dismissal.
Air Minister
Joins Badoglio's government as Minister of the Air Force.
Corporations Minister
Joins Badoglio's government with responsibility for corporate and economic administration.
Detention on Ponza
Is held under guard on the island of Ponza after his arrest.
Education Minister
Joins Badoglio's government as Minister of National Education.
Finance Minister
Joins Badoglio's government as Minister of Finance.
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