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Lets assume Mussolini chooses to remain neutral in June 1940. However, he still decides to invade Greece. Assuming the British do not intervene, how far would this improve Mussolini's prospects? He would be able to use his powerful navy to bombard Athens, and also to support amphibious landings behind the Greek lines in Albania. It may also have eased the supply situation for Italian forces in Albania.

Would the Greeks still be able to hold out?
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