Italy at War Flashcards
Why did many Italians disagree with the Triple alliance?
Underlying hostility towards Austria-Hungary after the unification process
What were the liberal attitudes towards war?
They did not mind the neutrality as they believed the country was not ready for it
What did Salandra fear?
He feared that the war would strengthen Austrian resistance at the border. If the entente powers won they would not be sympathetic to Italian ambitions.
What did the entente promise Italy?
Trentino, Trieste and other Austrian lands in southern Tyrol, Istria and Dalmatia.
When did Italy join WW1?
may 1915 after signing the treaty of london
How many soldiers were conscripted in the beginning?
5 million
What did Italy find itself in a war of?
Attrition
What happened in the battle of Caporetto?
700,000 Italians retreated for over 150 km. Around 30,000 Italians were taken prisoner
How did Cadorna react?
Blamed the defeat of the cowardice of the troops and executed several thousand in retribution.
What happened at the battle of Vittorio Veneto?
The Italian army attacked the Austrians. The Austrian will to resist collapsed and the Italian forces found themselves in possession of 500,000 prisoners of war
When was the end of the war for Italy?
An armistice was signed on 3rd November 1918
