Soon he is at the forefront of the Socialist movement when he becomes the editor-in-chief of Avanti!. At this point Mussolini unites the "reds," the Socialists, with the "yellows," the Republicans in an anti-war movement. This marks the peak of his power, with the Italian left-wing politics under his control.
Shortly thereafter, he is at the vanguard of the Socialist movement when he assumes the position of editor-in-chief of Avanti!. At this juncture, Mussolini unites the "reds," the Socialists, with the "yellows," the Republicans in a pacifist crusade. This represents the zenith of his power, with Italian left-wing politics under his dominion.