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Why Italy declined surplus American carriers

Italy lacked the funding and time to accept the offered American carriers.

Question

Why did Italy decline the American offer of surplus aircraft carriers after the war?

Short answer

Italy lacked the money, budget capacity, and time to take up the offer.

Notes

Italy lacked the money and time to take up the offer. Its naval budget could not support the additional commitment.