World War II: The Armistice of Cassibile is proclaimed by radio. OB Süd immediately implements plans to disarm the Italian forces.

The Armistice of Cassibile was signed on 3 September 1943 by Italy and the Allies, marking the end of hostilities between them during World War II. The armistice was approved by both Victor Emmanuel III and Marshal Pietro Badoglio, who was serving as Prime Minister of Italy at the time. The signing of the armistice was kept secret on that day, and was announced to the media on 8 September.

General Castellano signs the armistice on behalf of Badoglio
General Castellano signs the armistice on behalf of Badoglio (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Pietro Badoglio 3
Pietro Badoglio 3 (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Firma armistizio
Firma armistizio (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Armistice 1943 Castellano Eisenhower
Armistice 1943 Castellano Eisenhower (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

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Sources and further reading: Wikipedia — Armistice of Cassibile, Oberbefehlshaber Süd, Operation Achse (CC BY-SA). Images: Wikimedia Commons.