On April 28, 1945, “Il Duce,” Benito Mussolini, and his mistress, Clara Petacci, are shot by Italian partisans who had captured the couple as they attempted to flee to Switzerland. CLICK HERE

Killing Mussolini

Footage Farm is a historical audio-visual library. The footage in this video constitutes an unedited historical document and has been uploaded for research purposes. Some viewers may find the archive material upsetting. Footage Farm does not condone the views expressed in this video. For broadcast quality material of this clip or to know more about our Public Domain collection, contact us at info@footagefarm.co.uk Footage Farm is a historical audio-visual library. The footage in this video constitutes an unedited historical document and has been uploaded for research purposes. Some viewers may find the archive material upsetting. Footage Farm does not condone the views expressed in this video. If you wish to acquire broadcast quality material of this reel or want to know more about our Public Domain collection, contact us at info@footagefarm.co.uk 15:58:33 Crowd in Milan square; bodies of Mussolini & Clara Petacci displayed on ground w/ Communist partisan armed guards around. Police use fire hoses on excited crowd. Bodies strung up by heels at gasoline station, Piazzale Loreto, 29Apr45. WWII – Italy; Lynching; 1945; Mistress; NOTE: Killed 28Apr45