Italy was mightily pissed off when France took Tunis in 1881. Under the leadership of the Franco-phobe Francesco Crispi, during the latter half of 1890 until he left office in January 1891, Crispi agitated for the Green light from Britain and his Triple Alliance partners Germany and Austro-Hungary. Apart from vague promises nothing was forthcoming. In an attempt to force his allies hands, Crispi bluffed that he would make a deal with France over Tripoli in return for leaving the Triple Alliance.
What would France do if Britain and Germany fall for the ruse and officially sanction the occupation in order to keep Italy onside?
What if they don't, and Crispi calls their bluff?
What would France do if Britain and Germany fall for the ruse and officially sanction the occupation in order to keep Italy onside?
What if they don't, and Crispi calls their bluff?