Nell Pandolfi wrote: > In 1926 my Father-in-law served in the Italian military and it's my > understanding that at that time Italy had two armies, the King's army > and Mussolini's army. Does anyone out there know if this is true and > if so were they fighting each other. Can someone explain? Your help > will be appreciated. Thanks...Nell The date is wrong. In 1943 (8 september) the king surrendered and became an ally against germans. Instead Mussolini continued his war with germans, with a civil war in Italy. September 8, 1943 General Eisenhower announces the unconditional surrender of Italy. Nazi troops quickly occupied the northern part of the country and freed Mussolini from the Partisans who had captured him. Mussolini and his loyal italian soldiers started to combat allies and italians loyal to the king or wanting a republic.