World War I: The Italian Front and the Grenadiers

What was the primary reason for Italy breaking its alliance with the Austro-Hungarian Empire?

• To avoid involvement in World War I

• To join forces with Germany

• To form a new alliance with Russia

• To capture territory they believed was theirs

What was the main objective of the Austro-Hungarian offensive in the Trentino region?

• To form an alliance with Italy

• To retreat to safer grounds

• To push into the Venetian Plateau

• To capture the city of Rome

Why did Germany refuse to support the Austro-Hungarian offensive against Italy?

• Germany was planning its own offensive

• Germany was focused on the Eastern Front

• Germany was not at war with Italy

• Germany had no interest in the Italian Front

What was the Italian military's strategy to improve their effectiveness during the war?

• Increasing the number of soldiers

• Forming alliances with more countries

• Using more sophisticated tactics and better equipment

• Focusing on naval battles

What was the significance of Monte Cheno during the battles?

• It was a neutral zone during the war

• It was the headquarters of the Italian army

• It provided a strategic view over Venice

• It was the highest peak in the Alps

How did the Sardinian grenadiers respond when they ran out of ammunition?

• They engaged in hand-to-hand combat

• They surrendered to the Austrians

• They called for reinforcements

• They retreated to safer positions

What was the outcome of the Austro-Hungarian offensive in Trentino?

• It was a decisive victory for Austria

• It ended in failure due to Russian intervention

• It resulted in a stalemate

• It led to a peace treaty with Italy

What was the political consequence in Italy following the battles?

• Italy declared victory over Austria

• Italy formed a new alliance with Germany

• The Italian army was disbanded

• The Italian Prime Minister resigned

What memorial was established to honor the grenadiers' sacrifice?

• A memorial on Monte Cheno

• A national holiday

• A statue in Venice

• A museum in Rome

What was the impact of the Brusilov Offensive on the Austro-Hungarian forces?

• It led to a peace agreement with Russia

• It caused them to retreat and reinforce the Eastern Front

• It had no significant impact

• It forced them to advance further into Italy