What did European fascists, particularly the political leaders like Mussolini, and the 'intellectual' theorists, think of the political systems and cultures of USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, and South Africa during the 1930s?

I vaguely recall from my high school classes something about the fascists expecting the armed forces of those decadent democracies to be weak and easily swept away by the strength and discipline produced by fascist leadership, but I've not been able to find a good reference online.

Note: I know that 'democracy' is a problematic word for SA, Australia and the US during this time.