This made it look as if the Italian Government had been ignored. ... Italy was clearly a fascist state and had totalitarian characteristics. Stalinist Russia was clearly totalitarian but was not fascist. ... Fascism is a form of government headed, in most cases, by a dictator. ... Personal liberty is severely limited under a fascist government. ...
However, only in Italy and Germany did fascist movements turn into parties and become major political forces that by their own efforts achieved governmental power. ... Democracy was either not deeply rooted or a system of government of short duration, and nationalist sentiment often ran high. ... This newly created system of government (corporate state in Italy), was one of strong rule and one all-powerful leader, a Superman', who was to be upheld unquestionably. ... The fascist government made great use of modern technical achievements of propaganda such as, radio, cinema, newspapers an...
