World History

Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) was an Italian political leader who founded and led the National Fascist Party. He served as Prime Minister of Italy from 1922 to 1943.

• Rise to Power: Mussolini initially was a socialist, but his nationalistic views during World War I led him to found the Fascist movement in 1919. Source: Britannica
• Fascist Ideology: Fascism, as promoted by Mussolini, was characterized by authoritarianism, nationalism, militarism, and the suppression of opposition. He aimed to restore Italy to the glory of the Roman Empire. Source: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• Dictatorship: Through political maneuvering and violence by his Blackshirts, Mussolini consolidated power, creating a totalitarian state where he was known as "Il Duce" (The Leader). Source: History.com
• World War II: Mussolini allied Italy with Nazi Germany in World War II. This alliance proved disastrous for Italy, leading to military defeats and the loss of its African colonies.
• Downfall and Death: In 1943, Mussolini was overthrown and arrested. He was later rescued by German forces and briefly headed a puppet state in northern Italy. In 1945, as the war neared its end, he was captured and executed by Italian partisans.

The fastest runner in the insect world is the Australian tiger beetle, Cicindela hudsoni.

It can reach speeds of up to 9 km/h (5.6 mph) or 120 body lengths per second.

• For comparison, the fastest human sprinter, Usain Bolt, reached a top speed of 44.72 km/h, which is about 5 body lengths per second. Source

A single word to describe a large group of soldiers "all in" could be:

• Battalion:
• Regiment:
• Troops:
• Garrison: A body of troops stationed in a fortified place.
• Army: The main organized land force of a nation or state.

The best choice depends on the specific context.