Invasion and occupation of Monaco during World War II

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The invasion and occupation of Monaco refers to the presence of the Italian and German forces between 1942 and 1944 in the territory of Monaco and the control they exerted within the territory. In late 1942, the Italian army invaded the principality for strategic purposes, in part because the Allies were gaining ground in North Africa. Just under a year later, German forces occupied Monaco after Italy fell into civil war. Despite Hitler's interest in Monaco's neutrality, which greatly benefited Nazi economic strategies, 90 Jews were deported, with most dying in concentration camps.

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