If I announce the armistice and the Americans don't send sufficient reinforcements and don't land near Rome, the Germans will seize the city and put in a puppet fascist government. — Pietro Badoglio Copy Share Image
The Germans will make a few scattered attacks, then go away. The Romans will enjoy a fine September. — Pietro Badoglio Copy Share Image
When Mussolini decided on war he did not take my advice or that of any other Army chief. In August 1939 the Duce had… — Pietro Badoglio Copy Share Image
If I announce the armistice and the Americans don't send sufficient reinforcements and don't land near Rome, the Germans will seize the city and… — Pietro Badoglio Copy Share Image