The first Axis nation to be kicked out of World War II was Italy. Italy surrendered to the Allies on September 8, 1943, following the Allied invasion of Sicily and the subsequent fall of Benito Mussolini’s fascist regime. This marked a significant turning point in the war, as Italy’s exit weakened the Axis powers and shifted the balance in favor of the Allies.
After Mussolini was overthrown, the new Italian government, led by Marshal Pietro Badoglio, signed an armistice with the Allies. However, Germany quickly occupied northern and central Italy, leading to a period of conflict between German forces and the Italian resistance. Despite this, Italy’s surrender was a crucial moment that contributed to the eventual defeat of the Axis powers.