Signing of the Pact of Steel

Date: May 22, 1939 • Location: Rome, Italy

Germany and Italy signed the Pact of Steel, a military and political alliance.

The Pact of Steel, formally known as the Pact of Friendship and Alliance between Germany and Italy, was a military and political alliance between Germany and Italy, signed in 1939.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Italy's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.