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The Rise of Italian Fascism Part 2: April - November, 1919
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Anti-fascist groups in Italy, including anarchists and communists, lacked organization and solidarity to effectively combat fascist groups like the Blackshirts who had an organized army. This led the Italian anti-fascists to raise their own army in July of 1921.
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In response to the fascist army causing damage to left-wing movements in Italy, anti-fascists began to raise their own proper army in July 1921.
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Summary
In response to the fascist army causing damage to left-wing movements in Italy, anti-fascists began to raise their own proper army in July 1921. This included the communist organization, Arditi Rossi, who were considered anarchists today.
ChapterThe Rise of Italian Fascism Part 2: April - November, 1919
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Argo Secundari, one of the leaders of The Arditi del Popolo, outlines the organization's goals in a speech, which was to defend and protect the people like a workers army, contain representatives of all political beliefs, and not intend to make politics, leaving it to the already existing parties and economic organizations.
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Summary
Argo Secundari, one of the leaders of The Arditi del Popolo, outlines the organization's goals in a speech, which was to defend and protect the people like a workers army, contain representatives of all political beliefs, and not intend to make politics, leaving it to the already existing parties and economic organizations. However, their lack of actual goals led to their failure.
ChapterThe Rise of Italian Fascism Part 2: April - November, 1919
EpisodeBehind the Insurrections - Mussolini's March on Rome: The First Fascist Insurrection
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The lack of a concerted, organized counter left-wing movement to counteract the platforms of fascist groups is a problem.
1:04:26 - 1:06:09 (01:43)
Summary
The lack of a concerted, organized counter left-wing movement to counteract the platforms of fascist groups is a problem. By not presenting a cohesive platform, it is difficult for these groups to recruit members to their cause and leaves the entire movement vulnerable to attacks by government forces who are not aligned with their goals.