Episode 599-Mussolini Leaves the Stage, For now

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Posted On February 2, 2026

Monty’s plan to swing left has failed. Now he wants Patton’s help who still does not trust the British. During this a slight British officer pulls off a miracle. Meanwhile the fighting on Sicily is felt in Rome as Mussolini is voted out of power.

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