With promises, France and Germany entice Italy into the war during a Mardi Gras masked ball, February 16, 1915. Italy, the caption implies, is the most masked of ball-goers, and this the most masked of balls, and one which only two will leave contented. The warring sides offered Italy territory for dropping its neutral stance, proposing Trentino and Trieste in Austria-Hungary, Piedmont in France, and Turkey's holdings including Mediterranean islands. An illustration by Retrosi.
Tutti e 2 Contenti E . . .
Veglionissimo 1915
Everyone and 2 Contented AND. . .
The most masked of balls 1915
Made in France
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promises
Made in Germany
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