1 май 1939 г. - May 1939 (Italy)
Pact of Steel
Causes: International tensions began to rise after the invasion of Albania. This action was caused by Mussolini to show his independence of Hitler, and to increase his importance as a leader.
Mussolini agreed to sign the Pact of Steel because of the bitter reactions made by Britain and France.
Effects: Mussolini was concerned of getting involved into a conflict, and stated to Hitler that he
wouldn't be ready for a war in another 4 years.
Hitler however, wanted to start a wa