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Italy: The fact that Italy missed out on the war was a major factor in the post-war politics of that country. Among those outraged that Italy did not come into the war on the side of the allies was General Luigi Cadrona. Cadrona was infuriated that Italy had not joined the war and accused the government of “rank cowardice.” For this he was summarily dismissed from his post.

Another individual who was none too happy with Italy’s neutrality stance during the brief World War I was former socialist, former schoolteacher, and political activist, Benito Mussolini. Mussolini felt the government missed a golden opportunity at redressing old wrongs and reclaiming Italian territory “stolen” by Austro-Hungary. A confirmed fascist by 1916, Mussolini agitated for political change and for a government that would restore greatness to Italy. In his own mind Mussolini dreamed of restoring the glories of the old Roman Empire.

Cadrona and Mussolini had similar goals in mind. Cadrona was well-respected in the army and his dismissal brought demonstrations in several cities for his reinstatement. Mussolini, ever the adroit politician played on this. He found further support in the form of Italy’s Premier, Antonio Salandra.

Cadorna was already hated by everyone, nobody respected him, nobody liked him, from the politicians to his fellow officers and former soldiers; when he will be dismissed people will party and once becoming a former general his influence will be more or less zero.

Mussolini without the war, the communist revolution and all the chaos of OTL WWI will be a mr. nobody; probably founding his own little party that will fizzle as frankly the population were not really keen of going to war in OTL, except for a minority.
 

Geon

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For those who are interested:)!

 
For those who are interested:)!

Thanks for th link--this has been ax excellent rie, and looking forward to the second part.
 

Coulsdon Eagle

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One thing I need to mention. Remember in our TL the name "tank" caught on because the British used that word to mis-identify the crates the vehicles were delivered in. The word "tank" won't be used here. Rather the name MAFV will be the tern used for these vehicles (Mobile Armored Fighting Vehicles).

I wouldn’t say it was an accident, more an example of military misinformation.

I have always liked the idea of “panzer” becoming the general, all purpose name for armoured fighting vehicles. Especially in a world where Germany (or a German speaking nation) develops and deploys AFVs first.

I agree - Panzer is the most likely.

Can't understand your aversion to barrels [he lied] ;)
 
A war that in OTL took over four years to end, is finished in a month and a half.

I don't think that the war will be called WW1. I don't even think it will be called the great war. (With the possible exception of Germany) It would have a more unassuming name.

The Serbian conflict? The bleeding of Europe? The Belgian Betrayal? I think the name will vary depending on nationality, investment in the war, and what side an individual supported.
"The August War" has a nice ring to it.
 
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