The Kingdom of Italy [WW1-Closed]
The Kingdom of Italy
Population: 35,000,000
Current Army Size: 400,000
Italian Naval Power:
• 8 Dreadnoughts
• 16 Pre-Dreadnoughts
• 18 Armoured Cruisers
• 35 Destroyers
• 62 Torpedo Boats
• 24 Submarines
• 34 Support and Auxiliary ships
Italian Army Air Service: 65 Aircraft, mostly Caproni bombers
Allies: The Empire of Austria-Hungary, The Empire of Germany
Colonies: Tripoli/Libya, Somalia, Eritrea
Important Political Figures:
Head of State: Vittorio Emanuele III
Prime Minister: Antonio Salandra
Foreign Minister: Giorgio Sonnino
History: Modern Italy became a nation-state during the Risorgimento on March 17, 1861 when most of the states of the peninsula and Kingdom the Two Sicilies were united under king Victor Emmanuel II of the Savoy dynasty, hitherto king of Sardinia, a realm that included Piedmont. The architect of Italian unification was Count Camillo Benso di Cavour, the Chief Minister of Victor Emmanuel. Rome itself remained for a decade under the Papacy, and became part of the Kingdom of Italy only in 1870, the final date of Italian unification.
Allies: Germany, Austria-Hungary
At War With: Serbia-Montenegro, Britain, France, Russia, Japan
Events So Far
War Declared on Serbia-Montenegro
Albania Annexed
Warta Endor
15-01-2006, 19:13
Just to remind you, Italy also had Eritrea and a part of Somalia...
Madnestan
15-01-2006, 19:24
OOC: Italy could in no circumstances field and sustain army of 6 million. Considering Russia having troubles to keep their 4.5 million men supplied, while having vastly stronger industry and receiving plenty of support from France, UK and USA, I have difficulties in imagining Italy's deploying more than a million men. Even that seems like a lot, and is more than they did IRL.
OOC:Actually 5.2 million men served in the Italian army during the first world war (remember they did have conscription). 15 million men served in the Russian army.
Madnestan
15-01-2006, 19:56
OOC:Actually 5.2 million men served in the Italian army during the first world war (remember they did have conscription). 15 million men served in the Russian army.
OOC:You should actually read what one says before responding. Fielding and sustaining an army of spesific number of men means exactly that: how many men did they have in the army at given time. Neither did the Russians ever field an army of more than 5 million men than the Italians of more than a million. Or, if you have opposite information in hand, please let me know the date at which did the Russian Field Army have 15 million men within its ranks.
OOC: Wow, well I take the potential army size as the amount of men an army could have overall. And instead of keeping posting an then deleting what you write why dont you just edit your other posts...
I cannot remember which website I got my numbers from as I had some problems finding out anythong concrete about the Italian Armed Forces. However I can assure you that the Potential Armed Forces includes conscripts and it is only an estimate for me to stick beneath and aim for.
Our people thank you so for the support.
Together our two great nations, along with Germany will right the wrongs done to us. And punish those who think they can rule a civilized world with brutal terror.
Cantelmium
25-01-2006, 07:13
The following letter has been sent to the King of Italy Victor Emmanuel III from the German Foreign Ministry.
Long have our nations been close, together with Austria-Hungary, eager to protect our vital interests. The Kaiser now fears that it will be time for us to rise together to support our Austrian-Hungarian allies. Terrorrists, with disregard for human decency have dealt their royal family and their people a horrid blow. Now these villains refuse to yield to the consequences. It is our duty to rise to the occassion and support our good friends. Kaiser Wilhelm knows that Italy is prepared to embrace the side of justice and bring the evil of Serbia and her vile foes down. War has come, and it is time to restore the true glory of Italy and along with Germany to show the evils of the world what we are made of.
We await your reply with eagerness,
Gottlieb von Jagow
Cantelmium
05-02-2006, 23:10
The following letter has been sent to the King of Italy Victor Emmanuel III from the German Foreign Ministry.
To His Majesty, Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy:
The Kaiser's offensive against the Western Nations is going off with immense success. Our true power shall crush our foes before us and the Continent will see the glory of our alliance in time. It is at this time however, that the Reich sees fit to call on its Italian allies. The Kaiser and High Command request that you send an army or two into the southern of France to launch an assault against the French forces and keep them off balance. We appreciate your aid and will see that you achieve what we have previously arranged for you to gain.
We await your reply with eagerness,
Gottlieb von Jagow