Telephone recording between Mussolini and Hitler from 22 November 1944:
[Mussolini and Hitler speaking on the Allied criminal tactic of attacking civilian areas and monuments with aerial bombing]:
Hitler: βBut there is something to be done: retaliatory measures! I am clear in my writing, Duceβ
Mussolini: βI too can find no other way out. We are forced to do it. How crazy these Anglo-Saxons are! They don't understand that this is how they dig their own grave, especially the English. Or do they believe that, with their hoped-for victory, they can block Bolshevism at the English Channel? That would be short-sighted.β
Hitler: βThe English are not short-sighted, but blind! But don't they notice the Russian giant? Or can't they take it anymore?"
Mussolini: βChurchill has already foreseen this danger for years. But (...) FΓΌhrer, you know it"
Hitler: "Yes, I know, I know all the circumstances. But, Duce, believe me, this sword cuts on both sides. And as long as this is the case, we must not negotiate. Do you remember what I told you?"
Mussolini: βI remember it and I continue to await your understanding. We must not miss this moment. Give me your trust!β
Hitler: βYou have my trust, there's no doubt about it. However, if I ..." [communication ends and was never re-established].
@MUSSOLINIAN2
[Mussolini and Hitler speaking on the Allied criminal tactic of attacking civilian areas and monuments with aerial bombing]:
Hitler: βBut there is something to be done: retaliatory measures! I am clear in my writing, Duceβ
Mussolini: βI too can find no other way out. We are forced to do it. How crazy these Anglo-Saxons are! They don't understand that this is how they dig their own grave, especially the English. Or do they believe that, with their hoped-for victory, they can block Bolshevism at the English Channel? That would be short-sighted.β
Hitler: βThe English are not short-sighted, but blind! But don't they notice the Russian giant? Or can't they take it anymore?"
Mussolini: βChurchill has already foreseen this danger for years. But (...) FΓΌhrer, you know it"
Hitler: "Yes, I know, I know all the circumstances. But, Duce, believe me, this sword cuts on both sides. And as long as this is the case, we must not negotiate. Do you remember what I told you?"
Mussolini: βI remember it and I continue to await your understanding. We must not miss this moment. Give me your trust!β
Hitler: βYou have my trust, there's no doubt about it. However, if I ..." [communication ends and was never re-established].
@MUSSOLINIAN2