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How Italy Was Tricked Into Entering WWI | EP 2
5/21/2026
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1 hr 7 mins
Topics
Italy's Neutrality in WWI
Starts at 0:00
Manipulation of Public Sentiment
Starts at 0:35
The Italian National Identity
Starts at 6:47
The Triple Alliance
Starts at 9:26
Sacred Egoism and Nationalism
Starts at 17:09
Stereotypes of Italian Behavior in WWI
Starts at 20:00
Victor Emmanuel III's Hesitance for War
Starts at 21:34
Gabriele D'Annunzio's Role in Promoting War
Starts at 22:41
Public Support for War in Italy
Starts at 29:35
General Cardona's Military Philosophy
Starts at 40:25
The First Battle of the Isonzo
Starts at 43:00
Characteristics of the Italian Front
Starts at 46:00
Generals' Accountability and Military Command
Starts at 46:12
Austro-Hungarian Defensive Strategy
Starts at 48:00
Fourth Battle of Isonzo
Starts at 60:00
Post-War National Trauma
Starts at 62:00
Future of Italy Post-War
Starts at 64:00