n 10 June 1940, the Italian army under Benito Mussolini invaded France. The Italian gains were minimal, in the few days of fighting. The Italians lost 631 men in these skirmishes compared to France's 40 casualties.
On 25 June 1940, after the Fall of France, France and Italy signed an armistice and an Italian zone of occupation was agreed upon. This initial zone of occupation was 832 km² and contained 28,500 inhabitants.[1]
The largest town contained within the initial "Italian zone of occupation" was Menton, annexed officially
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On 25 June 1940, after the Fall of France, France and Italy signed an armistice and an Italian zone of occupation was agreed upon. This initial zone of occupation was 832 km² and contained 28,500 inhabitants.[1]
The largest town contained within the initial "Italian zone of occupation" was Menton, annexed officially
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