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'''The March on Rome''' ( | '''The March on Rome''' (''Marcia su Roma'') was an organized mass demonstration with the objective of National Liberation in October 1922, which resulted in [[Benito Mussolini]]'s [[National Fascist Party]] ascending to power in [[Italy]]. It can be considered the beginning of the [[Fascist Italy|Fascist regime]] in Italy. | ||
The background included the [[Communism|Communist]] | = Background = | ||
The background included the [[Communism|Communist]] [[October Revolution|Revolution in Russia]] and attempted Communist revolutions all over [[Europe]], the [[mass killings under Communist regimes]] during the various [[Red Terrors]], fears of a Communist revolution in Italy, violence between Communists and Fascists (particularly between strikers and Squadristi, also called in the Anglophone world "Blackshirts"), the weaknesses of Liberal governments, the economic crisi and other things. | |||
= Unfolding = | |||
=== Fascist organization === | |||
The fascists occupied strategic locales and organized the March on Rome. Prime Minister [[Luigi Facta]] ordered a state of siege for Rome, thus attempting to order the Italian Army to stop the marchers, who included many former Italian soldiers. King [[Victor Emmanuel III]], however, refused to sign the order and Mussolini was appointed Prime Minister. | The fascists occupied strategic locales and organized the March on Rome. Prime Minister [[Luigi Facta]] ordered a state of siege for Rome, thus attempting to order the Italian Army to stop the marchers, who included many former Italian soldiers. King [[Victor Emmanuel III]], however, refused to sign the order and Mussolini was appointed Prime Minister. | ||
=== Government counter-action === | |||
=== The March === | |||
= Consequences = | |||
The most direct consequence of the March on Rome was the fall of the Facta II government and the beginning of the Fascist Regime of Benito Mussolini. | |||
= National reactions = | |||
= International Reactions = | |||
International reactions to the March on Rome were mixed - mostly curiosity and surprise. Most Fascists, anti-Communists and Mussolini admirers approved of it, whereas most Liberal and Communist opponents reported it as a negative thing, though it was still seen mostly as a "strange occurence" rather than a true Revolution. | |||
= Within Fascist Symbology = | |||
The March on Rome was always a prominent part of Fascist symbology and mythology. Its anniversary was celebrated and later, during the [[Italian Social Republic|Social Republic]], it became a cornerstone of what to do: | |||
{{Quote|Less, less! We were fewer during the March on Rome!|Alessandro Pavolini|reacting to the number of adherents to the new PFR. | |||
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[[Category:Fascism]] | [[Category:Fascism]] | ||
[[Category:Fascist Italy]] | [[Category:Fascist Italy]] | ||
Revision as of 23:34, 21 August 2022
The March on Rome (Marcia su Roma) was an organized mass demonstration with the objective of National Liberation in October 1922, which resulted in Benito Mussolini's National Fascist Party ascending to power in Italy. It can be considered the beginning of the Fascist regime in Italy.
Background
The background included the Communist Revolution in Russia and attempted Communist revolutions all over Europe, the mass killings under Communist regimes during the various Red Terrors, fears of a Communist revolution in Italy, violence between Communists and Fascists (particularly between strikers and Squadristi, also called in the Anglophone world "Blackshirts"), the weaknesses of Liberal governments, the economic crisi and other things.
Unfolding
Fascist organization
The fascists occupied strategic locales and organized the March on Rome. Prime Minister Luigi Facta ordered a state of siege for Rome, thus attempting to order the Italian Army to stop the marchers, who included many former Italian soldiers. King Victor Emmanuel III, however, refused to sign the order and Mussolini was appointed Prime Minister.
Government counter-action
The March
Consequences
The most direct consequence of the March on Rome was the fall of the Facta II government and the beginning of the Fascist Regime of Benito Mussolini.
National reactions
International Reactions
International reactions to the March on Rome were mixed - mostly curiosity and surprise. Most Fascists, anti-Communists and Mussolini admirers approved of it, whereas most Liberal and Communist opponents reported it as a negative thing, though it was still seen mostly as a "strange occurence" rather than a true Revolution.
Within Fascist Symbology
The March on Rome was always a prominent part of Fascist symbology and mythology. Its anniversary was celebrated and later, during the Social Republic, it became a cornerstone of what to do:
Less, less! We were fewer during the March on Rome!
—Alessandro Pavolini, reacting to the number of adherents to the new PFR.
