Seven-hour mini-series based on Vittorio Mussolini's memories: 1922 - Mussolini gains power through Black Shirt militia; promotes himself as Caesar reincarnate, sparking national fervor with the Italian invasion of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) in 1935. Attempts to promote peace at Munich in 1938 but aligns with Hitler and enters WWII, leading to downfall and dishonor for his country.
Aired: Nov 24, 1985The story of Mussolini's rise to power, oppression and corruption from 1922.
