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Ugo Cavallero Quotes

1880–1943 Italy

Ugo Cavallero (September 20, 1880 – September 13, 1943) was an Italian military commander before and during World War II. He was dismissed from his command due his lacklustre performance, and was arrested upon the fall of Mussolini's regime.

Italy
Fascists
Military leaders

Also known as: Cavallero, Ugo

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I am very much afraid that the loss of Cyrenaica will have serious political consequences for the Duce.

We would have to make clear to our German ally our disagreement on three points: treatment of the occupied countries, excesses towards the Jews, and relations with the Papacy. One ought to try to create a true European federation respectful of each nationality.

The assault on Malta will cost us many casualties… But I am the one who wants it because I consider it absolutely essential for the future development of the war. If we take Malta, Libya will be safe. If not, the situation of the colony will always be precarious.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Ugo Cavallero (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.