Title

The Italian government declared war on Turkey in 1911 because it had refused to permit the military occupation of Tripoli by Italy

Caption

The Italian government declared war on Turkey in 1911 because it had refused to permit the military occupation of Tripoli by Italy. Italian troops are seen here landing after the bombardment of Benghazi. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

Date

20th century

Credit line

Photo12/UIG/Design Pics/Ken Welsh

Reference

UMG20B19_328

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NA

Property release

NA

License type

Rights managed

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50,2Mb (6,8Mb) / 17,8in x 10,9in / 5350 x 3280 (300dpi)

Keywords

Italian Government Declared War Turkey 1911 Refused Permit Military Occupation Tripoli Italy Troops Landing Bombardment Benghazi Libya Archival Archive Army Historical History Invader Invaders Invasion Old Soldier Soldiers Warfare 20th Twentieth Century Italian Government Declared War Turkey 1911 Refused Permit Milit