Departing from the exam; Germany by declaring war his enemies, Premier "Mussolini informed Britain and France hour before his speech that, Italy would "consider herself at war" with the Allied Powers beginning today.
"His Majesty, the King Emperor," said identical notes delivered to the British and French ambassadors here, "declares that Italy considers herself at war with Britain and France from The note was to save his neighbours from involvement In the European war had a double Purpose, it was pointed out here. The move was designed to keep these Powers from aiding the Allies and to give Ilaly prestige after the European War for having preserved par-Yat peace in the event of a quick Tlalo-German victory over the Allies.
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