Benito Mussolini escapes from Italy in 1943, destined for Germany

Mussolini was rescued by German paratroopers in a daring raid. He made his final escape in a cable car across the Apennines mountains. An awaiting airplane then transported him back to Hitler.

Who was responsible for rescuing Mussolini in a daring raid?

• Italian soldiers

• German paratroopers

• American marines

• British commandos

How did Mussolini make his final escape?

• In a cable car

• By train

• By car

• On foot

Which mountain range did Mussolini cross during his escape?

• The Carpathians

• The Pyrenees

• The Apennines

• The Alps

What was the final destination of Mussolini after his escape?

• Rome

• A safe house

• Back to Hitler

• Berlin

What mode of transportation was used to take Mussolini back to Hitler?

• An airplane

• A ship

• A train

• A car