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With mounting pressure, Mussolini seized the moment during the Italo-Turkish war, originally pitched as a metaphorical march to Rome, soon became a real manifestation of power as troops converged on the capital almost unopposed, demonstrating the government’s unwillingness to retaliate.
Architectural Legacy: Fascism's Physical Imprint
As the face of fascism, Mussolini left a monumental architectural legacy that rivaled Rome's classical structures. Buildings, monuments, and even roads constructed under his regime reflected his grandiose vision. One such road, built to provide sight lines to the Colosseum from his headquarters, involved the demolition of existing neighborhoods, demonstrating a ruthless approach to public identity.