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As Italy entered World War II, Mussolini's regime began unraveling due to military failures, and by July 1943, he was ousted and arrested. While Clara was briefly held captive, she was released, having her relationship with Mussolini publicly leaked, which tarnished her reputation and transformed her into a symbol of disgrace.
The Fateful End
After Mussolini's rescue by German forces and assuming leadership of the Italian Social Republic, Clara remained by his side, albeit more discreetly due to public disdain. As the war drew to a close, Mussolini attempted to flee to Switzerland to evade capture. On April 27, 1945, their convoy was intercepted near Dongo by local partisans and both were arrested.