Shortly after surviving an assassination attempt, Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, second from right, prepares for a meeting with Italian leader Benito Mussolini on July 20, 1944. The file photo shows from left to right: Hitler's secretary Bormann, chief press officer Dietrich, Hitler, SS officer Schaub and in the background German ambassador in Rome Rahn. (AP Photo) --- Kurz nach dem versuchten Attentat bereitet sich Adolf Hitler am 20. Juli 1944 auf ein Treffen mit Benito Mussolini vor. Umstehend, von links nach rechts, Reichsleiter und 'Sekretaer des Fuehrers' Bormann, Reichspressechef Dietrich, Adolf Hitler, SS-Gruppenfuehrer Schaub und im Hintergrund der deutsche Botschafter in Rom Rahn. (AP Photo/Archiv)

Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini, left, and Adolf Hitler shake hands as they say goodbye at the train station after their meeting in April 1944 during World War II. (AP Photo)

Dec 07, 1943; Rome, ITALY; BENITO MUSSOLINI (1883-1945) the Italian dictator and leader of the Fascist movement and SIR OSWALD MOSLEY, leader of the Fascist Party in Britain. (Credit Image: ? KEYSTONE Pictures USA)/ eyevine

PHOTO: EAST NEWS/ADOC PHOTOS Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini (1883-1945), homme d'Etat italien lors de sa lib??ration par les hommes de Otto Skorzeny de la prison de Gran Sasso (Italie). 12 septembre 1943. ===== Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini (1883-1945), Italian statesman when he was rescued by the commando of Otto Skorzeny from his prison of Gran Sasso (Italy). September 12, 1943. =====

Benito Mussolini is shown in front of a hotel in Gran Sasso Mountain area of Italy in Sept. 1943 during World War II. Gathered around the overthrown Italian dictator are German paratroopers who rescued him from imprisonment. (AP Photo)

Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini, left, and German Chancellor Adolf Hitler, right, stand in an automobile as they visit the Russian front in Sept. 1941 during World War II. (AP Photo)

Italian Premier Benito Mussolini, left, wearing light uniform, and German Chancellor Adolf Hitler, right, stroll somewhere behind the German-Russian front during their 4-day meeting beginning Aug. 25, 1941. (AP Photo)

Jun 15, 1941; Rome, ITALY; BENITO MUSSOLINI (1883-1945) the Italian dictator and leader of the Fascist movement. (Credit Image: ? KEYSTONE Pictures USA)/ eyevine

Ante Pavelic, left, and Benito Mussolini, and other members of the Croatian Mission wave to the cheers of the crowd in Piazza Venezia from the balcony of Palazzo Venezia, Rome, May 18, 1941. (AP Photo)

May 13, 1941; Berlin, GERMANY; BENITO MUSSOLINI and RUDOLF HESS. (Credit Image: ? KEYSTONE Pictures USA)/ eyevine

Dec 16, 1940; Rome, ITALY; BENITO MUSSOLINI (1883-1945) the Italian dictator and leader of the Fascist movement and German dicator, ADOLF HITLER (1889-1945). (Credit Image: ? KEYSTONE Pictures USA)/ eyevine

German Chancellor Adolf Hitler, leaning out of a train window, exchanges parting words with Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini after their meeting at Brenner Pass in Oct. 1940. (AP Photo)

PHOTO: EAST NEWS/ADOC PHOTOS Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini (1883-1945), homme d'Etat italien avec d??rriA?re lui Reinhard Heydrich (1904-1942) et ?. sa gauche Heinrich Himmler (1900-1945). Vers 1940. ===== Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini (1883-1945), Italian statesman with behind him Reinhard Heydrich (1904-1942) and on his left Heinrich Himmler (1900-1945). Ca. 1940. =====

Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini is seen during annual promotion ceremonies in Italy, Nov. 24, 1939. (AP Photo)

General Goering has gone to Rome on his way home to Germany after his holiday in Egypt and Tripoli. He plans to talk with the chiefs of the Italian army and air force. General Hermann Goering, left, holding his Field Marshal's baton as he talks with Italian dictator Benito Mussolini when the former arrived in Rome, on April 14, 1939. (AP Photo)

Feb 24, 1939; Rome, ITALY; BENITO MUSSOLINI (1883-1945) the Italian dictator and leader of the Fascist movement with his generals while inspecting an Italian Artillery unit. (Credit Image: ? KEYSTONE Pictures USA)/ eyevine

Jan 14, 1939; Rome, ITALY; BENITO MUSSOLINI (1883-1945) the Italian dictator and leader of the Fascist movement, CHAMBERLAIN, HALIFAX, and COUNT CIANO at the Royal Opera House. (Credit Image: ? KEYSTONE Pictures USA)/ eyevine

Sep 30, 1938; Munich, GERMANY; BENITO MUSSOLINI (1883-1945) the Italian dictator and leader of the Fascist movement talking with CHAMERLAIN at a conference in Munich. (Credit Image: ? KEYSTONE Pictures USA)/ eyevine

Italian General, fascist founder, Benito Mussolini, Il Duce, is shown visiting Trieste, Italy on Sept. 18, 1938 where he addressed a crowd of 180,000. (AP Photo)

PHOTO: EAST NEWS/ADOC PHOTOS Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini (1883-1945), homme d'Etat italien faisant le salut. Septembre 1938. ===== Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini (1883-1945), Italian statesman. September 1938. =====