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Italo-Turkish War (1911-12) - Cavalry Charge

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Italo-Turkish War (1911-12) - Cavalry Charge

Daring cavalry charge at Bengazi. The Italo Turkish War was launched by Italy against Turkey, with the aim of gaining Libya, in order to counterbalance French conquests in North Africa. Part of the general feeding frenzy that surrounded the decline of the Ottoman Empire ( The Sick Man of Europe ). Italy declared war on 29 September 1911, and after preliminary naval bombardments, an Italian naval forces occupied Tobruk (4th October) and Tripoli (5th October). The army, under General Carlo Caneva, took over the occupation on 11th October, and promptly stalled under a combination of skilful Turkish religious propaganda amongst the local population and the caution of Caneva. It was only the next summer, starting in July 1912, that the Italians advanced out of their coastal strongholds, slowly forcing the Turks back, and winning several victories over them. However, it was the threatened outbreak of the First Balkan War that forced Turkey to make peace, and by the Treaty of Ouchy (15th October 1912), Turkey ceded Libya, Rhodes and the Dodecanese islands to Italy

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This striking photograph captures the intensity and bravery of the Italo-Turkish War (1911-12), specifically a daring cavalry charge at Bengazi. The Italo-Turkish War was initiated by Italy against the Ottoman Empire with the objective of gaining Libya, as part of the scramble for territories in North Africa during the decline of the Ottoman Empire. Italy declared war on September 29, 1911, and following preliminary naval bombardments, Italian naval forces occupied Tobruk on October 4 and Tripoli on October 5. General Carlo Caneva led the army occupation on October 11, but the Italians soon found themselves stalled due to effective Turkish religious propaganda among the local population and Caneva's cautious approach. The Italians made little progress until the following summer, starting in July 1912, when they began to advance out of their coastal strongholds, forcing the Turks back and securing several victories. However, it was the imminent outbreak of the First Balkan War that compelled Turkey to make peace. By the Treaty of Ouchy, signed on October 15, 1912, Turkey ceded Libya, Rhodes, and the Dodecanese islands to Italy. This photograph is a testament to the fierce battles fought during the Italo-Turkish War, as Italian cavalry charges towards the Turkish lines, likely during one of the summer offensives. The image captures the raw emotion and determination of the soldiers, as they charge into the unknown, with the dust and chaos of war swirling around them. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex geopolitical dynamics at play during this period, as European powers vied for control of territories in North Africa and the Middle East.

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