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Italo-Turkish War (1911-12) - Fighting at Tripoli
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Italo-Turkish War (1911-12) - Fighting at Tripoli
Fighting before the walls of Tripoli. 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 evocative image captures the intensity and complexity of the Italo-Turkish War (1911-12), a pivotal moment in the history of North Africa and European imperial expansion. The photograph depicts the fierce fighting before the walls of Tripoli, a city in present-day Libya, during the early stages of the war. Italy, driven by a desire to counterbalance French colonial ambitions and the perceived decline of the Ottoman Empire, declared war on Turkey on September 29, 1911. The initial Italian offensive was successful, with naval bombardments leading to the occupation of Tobruk on October 4 and Tripoli on October 5. However, the Italian army, under the command of General Carlo Caneva, faced unexpected challenges. Turkish religious propaganda among the local population and Caneva's cautious approach stalled the Italian advance. The Italo-Turkish War became part of the broader context of the decline of the Ottoman Empire, often referred to as the 'Sick Man of Europe.' It was not until the following summer, starting in July 1912, that the Italians began to advance out of their coastal strongholds, gradually pushing back the Turkish forces and securing several victories. However, the looming threat of the First Balkan War forced Turkey to make peace. The Treaty of Ouchy, signed on October 15, 1912, resulted in the cession of Libya, Rhodes, and the Dodecanese islands to Italy. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the intricate web of geopolitical maneuvering and military conflict that characterized the early 20th century and the scramble for colonies in Africa and beyond.
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