Answer:
Italy was initially sided with the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan), but switched to become sided with the Allies (US, Great Britain, France, Soviet Union) in October of 1943.
Step-by-step explanation:
Italy was led by the fascist Benito Mussolini when the war started, but he was ousted and his replacement, Gen. Pietro Badoglio, sought peace with the Allies, and reached an armistice.