1945 ⟶ War in Italy Officially Ends, German Troops Remain

The war in Italy is over but some German troops are still no...
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🇮🇹 Italy Declares War; Norway Surrenders

Italy declares war on France and the United Kingdom. Norway surrenders after 2 months of combat, the longest of any nation that had been invaded by Germany. King Haakon and his government had evacuated to Britain three days previously. French government moves to Tours.⟶
Italy Declares War; Norway Surrenders (1940)
ItalyDeclaration of WarFranceUnited KingdomNorwaySurrenderAxis PowersAlliesMilitaryInvasion

🇩🇪 German Reinforcements Arrive to Bolster Italian Defenses

German troops start pouring in to take over Italy's defences.⟶
ItalyGermanDefenseOccupationMilitaryReinforcementsAxisAlliesWar

🇩🇪 German Occupation of Rome and Italian Fleet Surrenders

German troops occupy Rome. The Italian fleet meanwhile surrenders at Malta and other Mediterranean ports.⟶
German Occupation of Rome and Italian Fleet Surrenders (1943)
GermanyItalyoccupationRomeItalian fleetsurrendermilitaryAxis powers

🇮🇹 Italy Declares War on Germany

Italy declares war on Germany.⟶
Italy Declares War on Germany (1943)
ItalyGermanyDeclaration of WarAllied PowersAxis PowersWorld War II

🏳️ War in Italy Officially Ends, German Troops Remain

The war in Italy is over but some German troops are still not accounted for.⟶
ItalySurrenderGerman TroopsEnd of WarMilitaryResistanceAxis Powers

🤝 General Vietinghoff Surrenders in Northern Italy

General Vietinghoff surrenders his troops in Northern Italy.⟶
ItalySurrenderGerman TroopsNorthern ItalyMilitaryEnd of WarAxis Powers