Which Axis nation was the first to surrender unconditionally to the Allied powers in September 1943?
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Correct answer: Italy
Following the Allied invasion of Sicily and the deposition of Benito Mussolini, the Italian government signed an armistice with the Allies. This led to a German occupation of Northern Italy and a prolonged civil conflict within the country.
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