Musolini after the war

When the Nazis began losing the fight, Musolini was defeated in vote from the council of Fascism. The next day, he was arrested by the King of Italy, but he was later rescued by German Special Forces from prison. However, he was quickly captured by Italian partisans and executed. (history.com/this-day-in-history/mussolini-falls-from-power) His body was put on display in Milan to provide proof of his death. (news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday)