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Italo-Turkish War - Landing Italian Troops
Italo-Turkish War - Landing Italian Troops at Tripoli on 11th October 1911. Date: 1911
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This evocative photograph captures the moment Italian troops set foot on Libyan soil during the Italo-Turkish War on 11th October 1911. The image depicts a group of determined Italian soldiers disembarking from a troopship at Tripoli's harbor, as local residents and onlookers watch from the shore. The Italian army, with its distinctive red berets and uniforms, marches ashore, led by officers giving orders. In the background, Italian warships can be seen anchored in the harbor, their flags proudly flying. The Italo-Turkish War, also known as the Libyan War, was a colonial conflict between the Italian Regno d'Italia and the Ottoman Empire over the control of Libya. The war began on 27 September 1911, when Italian forces bombarded the Ottoman fortifications at Tripoli. The Italian campaign was successful, and Tripoli fell to Italian forces on 11th October 1911, marking the beginning of Italian colonial rule in Libya. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of this event and the military might that was brought to bear during the conflict. The Italian troops' determination and resolve are palpable in this image, as they set out to establish a new colonial power in North Africa. The photograph also underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics of the early 20th century, as European powers vied for control of strategic territories around the world.
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