Why was the Italian League ignored after World War II? It is rarely mentioned in war documentaries.

Although Italy is located in Europe, it is nominally one of the "western powers". But in fact, no matter where (such as productivity, economic strength, comprehensive national strength, military strength, etc. ), far from other "real" western powers! Even compared with Balkan countries across the sea, it is not much better! Therefore, in diplomacy, Italy always adopts the "have it both ways" policy, that is, whoever is strong will follow.

The Italian "have your cake and eat it" was revealed during the First World War. One is to form an alliance with Germany and fight with the allies. Later, at a critical moment, he turned against Germany and Austria-Hungary and took refuge in the allied forces represented by Britain, France and Russia.

In World War II, although Italy once again formed the "Axis of the Three Kingdoms" with Germany and Japan, in fact, Italy did not play much role in the Axis Group. More often, it even held Germany back. Therefore, many Germans (especially high-level Germans) simply look down on Italy. Even think that Germany and Italy re-alliance is fragile and dangerous!

Finally, let's summarize a conversation between German Colonel Dr. Hoffman and his driver Schmidt in the movie "Bridge of the Former Yugoslavia" ...

Hoffman: Why do you say he is one of our own?

Schmidt: Because he is Italian!

Hoffman: Hehe, you are an idiot! ..... Do you think all Italians are our allies? You will never understand ... he is really Italian ... but at the beginning of the war, he defected to the enemy.