When Italy intended to surrender how did Germany respond?

When Italy intended to surrender in 1943, Germany swiftly responded by launching Operation Achse, which involved the occupation of northern and central Italy. This move aimed to prevent the Allies from gaining a foothold and to maintain control over strategic locations. The German forces disarmed Italian troops, taking control of military installations and establishing a puppet regime in the Italian Social Republic led by Mussolini. This escalation further intensified the conflict in Italy and prolonged the fighting in the region.