Italy sided with Germany and Austria before the war and was held to this alliance despite its sympathies with the French and British cause.

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Italy was initially part of the Triple Alliance with Germany and Austria-Hungary but chose to remain neutral at the start of World War I in 1914. In 1915, Italy joined the Allies (including France and Britain) after being promised territorial gains.

Italy Sided with Germany and Austria Before the War and Was