The goal of the Italian leader , Benito Mussolini , was the elimination Removing of Anglo-French domination in the Mediterranean , the reclamation of historically Italian territory ( `` Italia irredenta '' ) and the expansion Expansion of Italian influence Influence over the Balkans and in Africa .

It was originally scheduled Arranging for Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City , where it was due Causation to land Self_motion at 13:50 local time ( 19:50 UTC ) .

The Italian leader , Benito Mussolini , was toppled Change_of_leadership from power in Italy and the way was opened Openness for the Allied Cause_to_amalgamate invasion Attack of Italy .

They began Process_start with the murders Killing of Benito Constable William Wainwright and RCMP Constable John Shaw near Pelly , Saskatchewan by three Doukhobor men who had been in the custody of the officers .

The Italian victory coincided with the zenith of the popularity of dictator Benito Mussolini and the Fascist regime at home and abroad .