Execution of Mussolini: The Fall of Il Duce in 1945

This historical footage documents the dramatic execution of Benito Mussolini, Italy’s fascist dictator, on April 28, 1945, signaling the end of his oppressive regime. Captured in the waning days of World War II, the film shows Italian partisans apprehending Mussolini and his mistress, Claretta Petacci, near Lake Como, followed by their execution in Giulino di Mezzegra. The scenes extend to Milan’s Piazzale Loreto, where their bodies were hung upside down and displayed to a vengeful crowd. A raw testament to justice and retribution, this footage is a must-see for history enthusiasts and students of fascism’s collapse.