Military history of Italy during World War II until the spring offensive of 1945, after Allied troops had breached the Gothic Line, leading to the surrender of German and RSI forces in Italy on 2 May shortly before Germany finally surrendered ending World War II in Europe on 8 May. Mussolini was captured and killed on 28 April 1945 by the Italian resistance while attempting to flee. Japan reacted with shock and outrage to the news of the surrender of Italy to the Allied forces in September 1943. Italian citizens residing in Japan and in Manchukuo were swiftly rounded up and summarily asked whether they were loyal to
Bombing of Pforzheim in World War II was heaped into a large, high mound on the outskirts of the town and covered with soil and vegetation. It is officially named the "Wallberg". As with other German cities which have similar mounds, it remains a visible reminder of the destruction brought upon the city during World War II. (Note: The series of Pforzheimer Zeitung articles can be found at ""Pforzheimer Zeitung online archive"" under "23. February 1945") Ursula Moessner-Heckner: "Pforzheim. Code Yellowfin. Eine Analyse der Luftangriffe 1944 - 45", Thorbecke, Sigmaringen, Germany; ; (October 1997) Bombing of Pforzheim in World War II During the latter stages of World