Italy in Greece and Yugoslavia
-The Italians decide to try and establish themselves by attacking the Greeks but are unsuccessful because the chose a bad time to attack (October).
-The Germans have to bail them out (Operation Marita).
-The Germans also attacked Yugoslavia (Operation Punishment) which delayed Operation Barbarossa (attack on Russia) which failed because of the time of year. It could be said that in a way the Italians caused Germany's downfall.
-The Germans have to bail them out (Operation Marita).
-The Germans also attacked Yugoslavia (Operation Punishment) which delayed Operation Barbarossa (attack on Russia) which failed because of the time of year. It could be said that in a way the Italians caused Germany's downfall.