fasåtergivningen

Fasåtergivningen, also known as the "Fascist Surrender," refers to the surrender of the Italian Fascist regime to the Allied forces during World War II. This event occurred on September 3, 1943, when King Victor Emmanuel III, under pressure from the Grand Fascist Council, issued a decree declaring war on Germany and its allies. The decree was a response to the Allied invasion of Sicily and the subsequent German occupation of Italy. The Fascist regime, led by Benito Mussolini, had previously been an ally of the Axis powers. The surrender marked a significant turning point in the war, as it allowed the Allies to focus their efforts on the Western Front and eventually led to the liberation of Italy from Nazi control. The event is often cited as a pivotal moment in the Allied victory in Europe.