Why Italy’s 1915 entry into the First World War failed to meet expectations
In short: Italy began the Great War as a neutral party despite its Triple Alliance ties. This documentary examines the country's strategic pivot to the Allied powers in 1915 and the immediate, grim reality of the conflict that followed along the Isonzo River.
Although Italy was initially aligned with Germany and Austria-Hungary, it declared neutrality when war erupted in 1914. By the spring of 1915, Italy shifted its allegiance to the Allied powers, formalizing this change through the Treaty of London.
The transition into the conflict proved disastrous. Rather than achieving the swift success anticipated, Italy faced mounting casualties by the end of 1915. The fighting centered on the Isonzo River, a front that would become synonymous with significant loss and sacrifice.
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