Austrian, anti-Italy propaganda postcard from the First World War (1915) showing the Austro-Hungarian gauntlet catching the the arm of Italy as it attempts the stab the empire in the back.
There's a small poem referencing historical battles that supposedly demonstrate Italian treachery. The text reads: βThink of Novara, think of Custozza, Don't forget Lissa's ironclad. We know each other and know your schemes, The day of vengeance will certainly comeβ.
In 1914 Italy was a member of the Triple Alliance with Austria-Hungary and Germany, though it was not obliged to join the war. Italy grew closer to the Allies throughout the year and finally joined the war against the Central Powers in 1915.
In the 1915 Treaty of London, Italy was promised territory around the Adriatic should the Entente emerge victorious. These promises would lead to further conflict in the Balkans at the end of the war.
Croatian, anti-Italian postcard from ca. 1919:
Croatian, anti-Italian postcard from ca. 1919:
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