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Bombardment of Tripoli
The bombardment of Tripoli during the Italo-Turkish War (1911-12) -- scene at the Fortress Sultana. The threatened outbreak of the First Balkan War forced Turkey to make peace, and by the Treaty of Ouchy (15 October 1912) Turkey ceded Libya, Rhodes and the Dodecanese Islands to Italy
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This evocative image captures the intensity of the Bombardment of Tripoli during the Italo-Turkish War in 1911-12. The scene unfolds at the Fortress Sultana, located in the Eastern Mediterranean city of Tripoli, Libya. The Italo-Turkish War marked the beginning of Italy's expansionist ambitions in North Africa, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire. The looming threat of the First Balkan War, as Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Montenegro sought to expand their territories at the expense of the Ottoman Empire, forced Turkey to make concessions. By the Treaty of Ouchy, signed on 15 October 1912, Turkey ceded Libya, Rhodes, and the Dodecanese Islands to Italy. The Bombardment of Tripoli, which began in September 1911, was a significant event leading up to this treaty. Italian forces, determined to secure their claim to Libya, launched a naval and land bombardment of Tripoli's fortifications. The fortress Sultana, a key strategic point, was a primary target. The photograph illustrates the chaos and destruction wrought by the bombardment. Smoke rises from the fortress, and the water around it is churned by the impact of shells. The Italian flag can be seen flying proudly on a nearby ship, symbolizing the Italian claim to the land. The Bombardment of Tripoli marked the beginning of Italy's colonial rule in Libya, which lasted until 1943. This historical image offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in European history, as the balance of power in the Mediterranean shifted and the First World War approached.
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