| Despite declaring neutrality in 1914, in
May 1915 Italy joined the war, aligning herself with Britain,
France, Russia, Belgium and Serbia in the fight against
Austro-Hungary, Germany and Turkey. That decision was reached
only after intense diplomatic pressure, and much persuasion by
both sides.
Rather than describe the tortuous process here in detail, only the key points will be presented. However, visitors attention is drawn to three English-language books which provide more information; these are The Forgotten Front, the British Army in Italy 1917-1918, by George Cassar, Isonzo, The Forgotten Sacrifice of the Great War , by JR Schindler, The British Army in Italy 1917-1919, by John & Eileen Wilks, and the Official History of the War Military Operations Italy 1915-1919, by JE Edmonds. None of these provide, nor indeed claim to, provide a complete account of the labyrinthine negotiations, but do supply basic information. The BOOKS page below provides information and links to suppliers.
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