Benito Mussolini stages Grand Maneuvers, August 1936, in Avellino Province, Italy. Special military review for King Emmanuelle III of Italy. The event was held after Mussolini's invasion of Ethiopia and intended to show the world Italy's military readiness for war. In the clip, various divisions of the military march in review; crowds cheer and Mussolini and King's entourage tour both on foot and on horseback.
Two million Italian soldiers parade in Avellino, Italy. A large number of soldiers gathered for a maneuver. Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini and King Victor Emanuel look at the troops. Military tanks during the maneuver. The soldiers march in review.