In July , he had been stripped of power and taken prisoner , though the Italians feigned continued support of the Axis .
The Italians , most of whom did not really support the war , had already turned against Mussolini .
In July , Mussolini had been stripped of power and taken prisoner , though the most feigned continued support of the Axis .
The Italians , most of whom did not really support the war , had already turned against Mussolini .