While that it's true is also true that reconstruction make the preservation and the enjoyment of the structure easier;Reconstructions of ancient sites? Does Italy not have historians and archeologists who would be able to explain why attempts to rebuild a historic structure are more damaging to the study and authenticity thereof?
Balbo certainly brings a different dynamic to the role of Duce. Starting his reign at 67 rather than 40 like Mussolini he seems destined for a much shorter reign; but despite that it seems the 'Balboan Era' will be a distinct and notable chapter of Italian History and the RA.
it might be part of his ego, but Balbo is certainly embracing the media of his time; certainly makes him something new for a Fascist leader to the West. Him visiting Disneyland has me wondering if he will command for a similar park to be built outside Rome.
Goodbye Mussolini, you glorious bastard! *proceed to (do a roman) salute*
His final words were honestly tearjerking...
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Good point- I’ve edited it to Mussolini Sea and Balbo Canal.You know I am kind of surprised Balbo didn't name the new sea in honor of Mussolini or something else glorifying the Fascists, who have literally reshaped the landscape there.
Wikipedia tells me that there's oil in the Qattara Depression. This grandiose statement is going to make getting it a pain in the ass later.
What do the Italians plan to do with their new inland sea? Again, Wikipedia says that people have been proposing some sort of hydroelectric system for a while now.
Yes, but when world leaders indulge in such nonsense, it is a sign of a society in serious crisis or being on the verge of collapse.
You can laugh at this, but remember that there are millions of people who face severe punishment for treating these antics like jokes.
Vicisti, Galilee!Then, as Mussolini was reaching imminent demise, to much astonishment from his associates, he asked for a priest to perform the last rites. This was news to his close associates, who knew him to be an atheist. Given that the event was announced publicly, debate still rages over whether Mussolini’s conversion was sincere.
Later moving to Rome to pursue a career in Cinecittà.Mr. Olympia in Rome? Well less far for a certain Austrian Oak to travel I guess.
Finally, at 8:20 PM in Rome, Mussolini turned to Balbo with sudden lucidity and asked, “W-was I worth Isaac’s sacrifice?” Before Balbo could reply, the dictator’s eyes rolled behind his head. The head fell limp upon the pillow, and the heart that beat through the body of such a fearsome man went silent. With that died one of the most controversial, divisive and fascinating characters of the Twentieth Century.
Dammit, @Sorairo out here making me feel for a brutal dictator.
Godspeed, Benny the Moose. You were both monster and hero in equal measure, and regardless of that you have stamped your footprint upon this timeline's Twentieth Century.
So, how powerful would you say is the conventional Italian military? What is Italian doctrine like?
How big would you say is the Italian Navy compared to the other major non-USN naval forces?Slightly better 1-1 than the Soviets with even less regard for human life.