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Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary

Kaiser Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary starts in dismay at the approach of an Italian Army. Italy declared war on Austria-Hungary on May 23, 1915. The agreement the Emperor refers to was the Triple Alliance between Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy.
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Ma i nostri patti Giovanni perdio!!!
But our agreement for God's sake, Giovanni!!!
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Kaiser Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary starts in dismay at the approach of an Italian Army. Italy declared war on Austria-Hungary on May 23, 1915. The agreement the Emperor refers to was the Triple Alliance between Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy.

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Ma i nostri patti giovanni perdio!!!



But our agreement for God's sake, John!!!



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Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary May 23, 1915

1915-05-23