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MUSSOLINI IN LIBYA
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MUSSOLINI IN LIBYA
Mussolini inaugurates the new coast road la strada Litoranea, which was planned to run from Egypt to Tunisia Date: 1937
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Duce Inaugurates Libya Mussolini Planned Strada Tunisia 1937
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This historic photograph captures the moment when Italian dictator Benito Mussolini inaugurated the new coast road, or "Strada Litoranea," in Libya on October 24, 1937. The road was a significant achievement of Mussolini's imperial ambitions in Africa, as it was part of a larger plan to construct a highway that would run from Egypt to Tunisia. The Il Duce, as Mussolini was known, is seen here in military uniform, standing confidently before a crowd of Italian soldiers and officials, with the Mediterranean Sea and the newly paved road stretching out behind him. The construction of the Strada Litoranea was a symbol of Italy's growing influence and control in the region, and it marked the beginning of a period of intense Italian activity in Libya and other African territories. The road would ultimately prove to be a crucial strategic asset for the Italian military during World War II, allowing for the rapid movement of troops and supplies between Italian strongholds in North Africa. This photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of Italian colonialism and the geopolitics of the Mediterranean world in the mid-20th century.
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