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I have a theoretical question.

Assuming that all major events in the world occur as would OTL before major POD instigated changes occur. So, storms remain same date, volcanos same date, events go around generally the same unless directly intervened with.

In 1922 when Mussolini comes to power, what if instead of being somewhat of a well, idiot, when it comes to any matters of the state. He would, instead be a massively capable state man in line with German or Japanese planners. Still making mistakes ofcourse but pushing it to the highest possible realistic Italian Mussolini.

What if his general political opinions dont change, so he sitll forms facism, it still comes to power in germany and WW2 still goes ahead as normal.

What if all these occur, but with a radically smarter, more focused and all around better mussolini in charge of Italy from the very beginning?

Can a absolutely best of the best performance by Mussolini significantly affect the war and bring victory to the axis?

Keep in mind 1922, best possible mussolini that is within non-ASB territory?

Any thoughts?
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