The book of Richard Collier tells about the life of one of the gloomy figures in history - the Italian Fuhrer, who established the fascist dictatorship in the country. Benito Mussolini - a loyal ally of Hitler - was rejected by his people. Hitler's attempt to save Mussolini with the help of his associate Skorzeny ultimately ended in failure. Benito Mussolini was hanged upside down in Loreto Square in his homeland.