6h 54min, feb 2, 1938 y - Italy had detachted itself from British and French association (previously established by the Stresa Front of 1935). Having fought with Germany in the Spanish Civil war 1936-1939, Italy grew closer to Germany, as evidenced by the reference to the Berlin-Rome Axis in November 1936. Without Italian aid Britain and France were unable to provide much support to Austria. (Timeline)