Is it possible for the government to resist the threats of Mussolini? Could a Civil War break out in Italy? If so, who would win and how long could such a conflict potentially last.
Is it possible for the government to resist the threats of Mussolini? Could a Civil War break out in Italy? If so, who would win and how long could such a conflict potentially last.
If Mussolini is captured, I think Farinacci would take command of the Fascists.
I suppose those three would lead, but I think the Blackshirts themselves would be more loyal to Farinacci.Benny was the one who achieved to unite the various faction who formed the Fascist, without him they will quickly begin to fight against each other, expecially if other are captured.
Farinacci don't have a change to command the fascist movement too hated, Del Bono, Ciano (Father) or Balbo have the major change
I suppose those three would lead, but I think the Blackshirts themselves would be more loyal to Farinacci.
Shame. The Castor Oil man of Italy has always been my favorite Fascist. I also meant as a military commander. Wouldn't Farinacci hold a military command?Only the more extremist, Farinacci was basically the italian version of Beria or Himmler, he don't have the carisma or the trust for governing alone he must attach himself to another
Fair point. But will the Fascists as a movement die out?There won't be a civil war, there will be a series of ugly little flare ups in a handful of provinces as the truculent ras and squadristi are put down by the military.
They'll likely remain a humiliated fringe movement, even more hamstrung than the Nazis in '24.Fair point. But will the Fascists as a movement die out?
The Fascists were rarely "popular." They spent most of their time roving the countryside and beating the shit out of people they didn't like. When they were in cities, they exploited the blind eye authorities turned to their anti-Leftism to crush rivals, challenge the state's monopoly on violence and then just bully their way into power. Hell, they only had 2 seats in the Italian parliament prior to 1922, which translated into 0.5%Perhaps the Socialists will fill the gap the Fascists left. After all, there's a reason they got popular, unfortunately. Although, that probably won't happen until the Great Depression kicks in, but still, something to consider.