WW1 Flashcards
what was the intervention crisis of 1915
when war broke out in 1914, italy remained neutral (even tho they were in triple alliance)
some felt that italy should join triple entente as they had more incentives in return for italian support
if italy joined the triple entente with GB, RUS and FRA what would they give
irredente lands
why did salandra want to join ww1
to intorduce repressive legislation
what was the 1915-16 military stalemate?
Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire faced off.
The Austro-Hungarian forces occupied well-defended positions along high mountain ridges, making attacks difficult. The terrain was often inhospitable, with harsh weather conditions, making movement, logistics, and communication between Italian forces difficult.
how many italians died during the military stalemate ?
62,000
how many italians during the stalemate died due to hunger
100,000
the austrians lauched straf expedition what was it
refers to a series of military operations carried out by the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1917 during World War I
a path allowing it to attack verona and bologna
what commander replaced codorna
diaz
what did diaz implement in the italian military
Diaz adopted a more compassionate and inspiring approach. He sought to boost morale and instill confidence in the troops, which had been severely damaged by the retreat.
rations improved
Diaz shifted the Italian military’s focus from offensive operations to defensive warfare
what was the battle of caporetto
The Battle of Caporetto was a significant battle fought between Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with German support, during World War
how many wounded and killed at the battle of caporetto
30,000 wounded
10,000 killed
who won the battle of caportetto
The Battle of Caporetto was a disastrous defeat for Italy. It was one of the worst setbacks of the war for the Italians, with huge territorial losses and catastrophic losses in manpower. The defeat deeply affected Italian morale and raised questions about Italy’s ability to continue in the war.
what was the battle of vittorio vento?
The Battle of Vittorio Veneto was a decisive Italian victory in World War I between Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
when was the battle of caporetto
The battle took place between October 24 and November 19, 1917, along the Isonzo River
when was the battle of vittorio veneto
rom October 24 to November 4, 1918,
who helped italy during the battle of vittorio veneto
Italy’s allies, particularly France and the United Kingdom, provided increased support, including troops and artillery.
name 1 reason the italians won the battle of VV
The Italian army was much more prepared (due to diaz) and the Austro-Hungarian forces were growing weaker due to their overstretched commitments on multiple fronts.
the italians had fortified positions along the Piave River (a major defensive line), and its leadership under Diaz was more unified and prepared for a major offensive.
how many italians died under the 4 attempted offences against the austrians
62,000
how many death sentences were given out for the italians deserting the army during war
4000
what did the italins die by in the harsh conditions in battle of C
cholera and frostbite
how many calories did the italians have to survive on each day during war
1000
the cost of ww1 totalled to how much
148 billion lire
what parties in italy (post war) did people turn to
socialists and communists
whats a pyrrhic victory
A Pyrrhic victory refers to a win that comes at such a significant cost to the victor that it is almost tantamount to defeat.
what number was unemployment at after the war
2 million
italy was recognized as one of the top allied powers what was this callled
the big four
what permanent thing did italy gain after the war
a seat in the league of nations
did divisions in the north and south grow after the war
yes
did divisions between left and right grow after the war
yes
what territories did italy get from the treaty of london
-South Tyrol and Trentino
-Istria, a large peninsula along the Adriatic Sea, was another area promised to Italy in the Treaty of London.
-Promised control of a portion of the Dalmatian Coast, a region along the Adriatic Sea, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
-Territorial expansion in Libya, which Italy had already colonized in the Italo-Turkish War
-Possession of parts of German East Africa
what was the treaty of london
its main objective was to secure Italy’s entry into the war on the side of the Allies by promising significant territorial gains if Italy agreed to join the fight against the Central Powers (mainly Germany and Austria-Hungary).
what date was the treaty of london signed
The treaty was signed on April 26, 1915
what country did AH declare war on at the start of ww1
serbia
italy was only obliged to join the war if…
germany or AH got attacked
the italian gov chose to stay neutral why was this a problem
salandra wanted to achieve italian unity through patriotism
what year did giolitti denounce the treaty of london
1915 may
salandra was granted emergency powers when and why
may 20th so his decsion couldnt be challenged
how long did the stalemate last
2 yrs
what year was salandra forced to resign
1916
how many troops lost contact with their regiment
200,000
