Hitler and Mussolini: The Moment That Changed History

On March 18, 1940, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini met in Brenner Pass, a mountain pass on the border between Austria and Italy. This meeting was significant as it marked the first time the two leaders had met since the outbreak of World War II.

During the meeting, Hitler sought Mussolini's support for the upcoming invasion of Norway, which was scheduled to take place just a few weeks later. Mussolini was hesitant at first, but eventually agreed to provide some support to the German effort.

The meeting between Hitler and Mussolini also helped to solidify the alliance between Germany and Italy, which had been formed in 1936. Despite some differences between the two leaders, they shared a common goal of expanding their respective empires and exerting their influence over Europe.