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Taranto and the loss of North Africa could bring Mussolini down earlier

A heavier Taranto defeat could contribute to Mussolini's earlier removal, especially alongside the loss of North Africa.

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Question

Could a more effective Taranto raid lead to Mussolini's earlier removal?

Short answer

Potentially, especially if the naval defeat coincided with the loss of North Africa.

Notes

A heavier defeat at Taranto could contribute to Mussolini losing power sooner. The strongest version of the argument combines that naval disaster with the loss of North Africa. Both depend on the larger-fleet scenario developing as proposed. No date or sequence for his removal is established.