Signing of the Pact of Friendship and Alliance between Germany and Italy 22 May 1939

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  1. After being told the original name, “Pact of Blood”, would likely be poorly received in Italy, Mussolini proposed the name “Pact of Steel”, which was ultimately chosen.

  2. Eventuelt led the Germans into North Africa, tying up forces and causing huge losses. This pact was a burden for Germany.

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