"Viva Padovani! Viva Mussolini!" These are the cries that reached the ears of II Capitano Padovani, leader of the Neapolitan Fascisti, from his 40,000 followers, who, on bended knees, declared their undying devotion to him and with more vivas promised to follow him " anywhere."
On account of the admittance of Signer Greco, ally of Giolitti, into the ranks of the Fascista Party, Captain Padovani and some of his supporters sent in their resignations to Mussolini—but he was too subtle to accept them. Instead, Benito convened a...
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