Italian Social Republic

The Italian Social Republic (1943-1945) was a puppet state established by Nazi Germany in northern Italy after the fall of Mussolini’s Fascist regime. During World War II, following Italy's surrender to the Allies, Hitler supported Mussolini to create this new government. It was a fascist dictatorship, led by Mussolini, that promoted extreme nationalism and collaboration with Germany. The republic ended in 1945 when Allied forces and partisans defeated the Germans and the Republic’s forces. Mussolini was captured and executed, marking the end of fascist rule in Italy and paving the way for post-war reconstruction and democracy.