Gambling on a German victory wase one thing; taking on America's might?

Mussolini betrayed his people; worse, with his bellicose activities he placed them in a similar situation of betrayal. For many Italians honor became an issue enmeshed in treachery. In the end, there is no doubt that he brought about the destruction of his forces and the defeat of his people; he also brought about an untold amount of suffering to other people as well.