HIST 310 Lecture 8: 09_29
15 Nov 2016
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Italy sees young turk oe as weak, sees opp to take territory as many other states hav done. Belief that oe was old/weak/crumbling and leaving historical importance. Assumed that young turks/ottomans would prostrate themselves b4 italians, welcome them. Italy believes it is bringing light to the orient. Relatively easy takeover @ first, oe army was not yet in the area. Oe lacks way to maneuver troops into position. Oe asks britain for help, but gb doesn"t care. Oe needs to make a move to retake libya, especially bc it was a muslim terr. Oe organizes young army officers, send them to alexandria on normal business . Officers approach arab tribes in libya, organize guerilla resistance against italian occupation. V familiar w these tactics from experience in macedonia. Executing libyans in cities to discourage joining resistance. Moves navy to dodecanese islands near greece. Blocks the aegean so that no ships (military or civilian) can get to mediterranean.
