23rd May 1915: Italy enters WW1 on the side of the Triple Entente

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23rd May 1915: Italy enters WW1 on the side of the Triple Entente

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On the 23rd May 1915, Italy entered the First World War on the side of the Triple Entente and declared war on ...

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23rd May 1915: Italy enters WW1 on the side of the Triple Entente

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