Fascist Italy Pre 1918 Flashcards
What was the battle of Caporetto like for Italy
Occurred 24th October 1917, 10000 troops killed and 30000 wounded, Italian troops retreated due to low morale and poor leadership. Provoked anger and debate within Italy and the nationalist wanted a revolution
What changes did the Nationalists make in the Italian war effort
Military industry grew substantially, better rations, General Diaz appointed new general, make quality of life changes such as more rations and more time off, woman and peasants worked in factories to produce weaponry for Italian military
What was the militated victory
The Italian people felt betrayed because they had not been granted the territories agreed in the treaty if London signed in 1915
What was the intervention crisis
26th April 1915: Italy signed the treaty of London pledging support to Britain,France,Russia
Early may 1915: Giolitti denounced the treaty of London and 300 deputies announced their opposition to Salandras decision
13th may 1915: Salandra offers his resignation
16th may 1915: Salandra was re-appointed prime minister after Giolitti refused
20th may 1915: Salandra was granted emergency powers by parliament
25th may 1915: Italy formally declared war on Austria
What were some of the social impacts on ww1 on Italian people
Real wages fell 25%, promises of social reform after Caporetto, 75 hours a week of work, bread and pasta rationed in 1917 and sugar and meat consumption fell sharply, government t increased direct taxation
What were some of the economic impacts of ww1
The state spent 148 billion lire, links between the state and industry became close, national debt increased from 16 billion lire in 1914 to 85 billion in 1919, increased employment among woman, wages fell by 25%, major industries saw massive expansion such as fiat and Ansando, price index increased from 100 in 1914 to 413 in 1918.
What were the political impacts of ww1
Government powers increased, parliament became a ‘ rubber stamp ‘ , PSI advocated neither support nor sabotage
What were the military impacts of ww1
5 million men conscripted, 1 million Italians wounded, 600000 Italian troops killed
What was the roman question
The split between the Italian state and the Catholic Church which refused to recognise the legitimacy of the unified nation.
What were the reasons for Italy for invading Libya
Popular enthusiasm for the invasion, powerful business interest in Italy, needed to assert its claims in the region, Giolitti hoped to weaken nationalist support.
What events occurred during the Italian invasion of Libya
.Italy declared war on 29th September 1911
. 70,000 troops sent and within 3 weeks the Italian navy had seized many ports and coastal towns
. Natives didn’t see the Italians as liberators and the Italian army ended up fighting the Turks and the Arabs
. Italy put diplomatic pressure on turkey
. On 8th October 1912 turkey surrendered Libya to Italy
. 50,000 troops permanently stationed in Libya to maintain dominance
. War cost 1,300 million lire and 3500 Italian troops died
