What If Italy Formed An Empire?
TLDRThis video explores a hypothetical scenario where Italy, represented by red, returns to a monarchist government and embarks on a quest to form a new empire. Italy begins by annexing Slovenia and Croatia, then expands into the Balkans, taking over Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. The Italian Empire continues to grow by dividing Switzerland and conquering Austria, with Germany's reluctant support. The empire extends into Africa with the acquisition of Tunisia and Libya. Finally, Italy faces resistance in Greece but manages to secure victory with Turkey's assistance. The video concludes with a look at the states that make up the imagined Italian Empire, showcasing a diverse and expansive territory.
Takeaways
- ๐๏ธ The video explores a hypothetical scenario where Italy, historically known for its rich past from the Roman Empire to a united republic, reverts to a monarchist government and forms an empire.
- ๐ The scenario begins with Italy electing a monarchist leader with imperial ambitions, aiming to take over various territories.
- ๐ด Italy is represented by the color red throughout the video, symbolizing its territorial expansions.
- ๐บ๏ธ The first countries targeted by the Italian empire in this scenario are Slovenia and Croatia, both of which are annexed by Italy after swift invasions.
- ๐ค Italy's expansion leads to a division of Bosnia and Herzegovina with Serbia, after a joint invasion and subsequent peace treaty.
- ๐ช๐บ The video imagines a world where international organizations like NATO, EU, and UN are disbanded, allowing Italy to pursue its empire-building without restraint.
- ๐๏ธ Italy faces challenges in its expansion plans due to geographical barriers like the Alps and mountainous regions in Switzerland.
- ๐ค A partition of Switzerland occurs, dividing it by language zones among Germany, France, and Italy, with Italy gaining a small portion of land.
- ๐ฆ๐น Italy and Germany collaborate to invade Austria, leading to its annexation and further expansion of the Italian empire.
- ๐ฐ The Italian empire expands into the Balkans, taking over regions that were part of the former Yugoslavia, and later backstabs Kosovo, leading to its annexation.
- ๐ Italy's empire continues to grow, with successful invasions and annexations in Northern Africa, including Tunisia and Libya, and later into Greece, despite historical difficulties in conquering the region.
Q & A
What is the hypothetical scenario presented in the video?
-The video presents a hypothetical scenario where Italy reverts to a monarchist government and forms an empire by invading and annexing neighboring countries.
What is the first country Italy decides to invade in this scenario?
-In the scenario, Italy first decides to invade Slovenia, a small country with a relatively weak military.
Why does Italy invade Croatia after Slovenia?
-Italy invades Croatia due to historical claims on territories along the Adriatic Sea, which were promised but never fully obtained after World War I and World War II.
How does Italy's invasion of Bosnia and Herzegovina unfold in the video?
-Italy takes advantage of a political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina to invade, and they are joined by Serbia, which also has interests in the region. They eventually divide Bosnia and Herzegovina between them.
What complications arise when Italy attempts to expand northward towards Austria?
-The complication arises because Austria is predominantly German-speaking, and Germany is not supportive of Italy annexing Austria, which could lead to tensions between the two countries.
What is the 'Switzerland gang bang' mentioned in the video?
-The 'Switzerland gang bang' refers to the partition of Switzerland by Germany, France, and Italy based on language divisions, which leads to Switzerland losing its neutrality and being divided among the three stronger countries.
Why does Italy declare war on Greece?
-Italy declares war on Greece to expand its empire further, despite historical difficulties Italy has faced in successfully invading Greece.
What role does Turkey play in the conflict with Greece?
-Turkey takes advantage of the conflict between Italy and Greece to invade and take over Thrace and some of the Greek islands.
How does the video address the issue of non-aggression pacts in the scenario?
-The video mentions that Italy and France have a non-aggression pact due to previous agreements, which prevents France from aiding Greece when Italy declares war.
What is the final outcome for the countries involved in the Italian Empire scenario?
-The final outcome shows Italy annexing several countries and territories, forming a large empire that includes parts of the Balkans, Austria, Switzerland, and North Africa, as well as Greece.
Outlines
๐ฎ๐น Italian Empire Hypothetical Expansion
This paragraph introduces a hypothetical scenario where Italy, historically known for its varied political systems, reverts to a monarchist government and embarks on an imperialist path to form an empire. The video outlines Italy's initial invasions, starting with Slovenia due to its small size and weak military, followed by Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The script also mentions the potential for conflict in the Balkans and the strategic annexation of territories to diversify Italy culturally and linguistically. The video promises a detailed walkthrough of Italy's expansionist ambitions, with a focus on the color red to represent Italy's territorial gains.
๐ Italy's Conquest and Diplomatic Maneuvers
In this segment, the video script discusses Italy's continued expansion efforts, focusing on the invasion of Switzerland due to its neutrality and the subsequent partition with Germany and France based on language demographics. The annexation of Switzerland is portrayed as a significant act of war against a neutral country, drawing parallels with real-world events. The narrative then shifts to Italy's invasion of Austria, facilitated by Germany's support, leading to a controversial peace treaty. The video also covers Italy's military actions in the Balkans, including the annexation of Serbia, Kosovo, and Albania, and the establishment of a puppet state in Libya. The script highlights the complexities of Italy's territorial ambitions and the geopolitical tensions they create.
๐ฐ The Rise of the Modern Italian Empire
The final paragraph of the script wraps up Italy's hypothetical empire-building, focusing on the annexation of Greece and the division of its territories with Turkey. It touches on Italy's historical challenges in invading Greece and the surprising assistance from Turkey, which ends up taking more than it initially intended. The video concludes with a summary of the new states within the Italian Empire, including references to historical events such as the scramble for Africa in 1884. The script ends with a call to action for viewers to like and subscribe to the channel, hinting at an upcoming celebratory video for reaching 50,000 subscribers.
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Keywords
๐กEmpire
๐กMonarchist
๐กAnnexation
๐กInvasion
๐กNon-aggression Pact
๐กPartition
๐กBalkans
๐กSpecial Operative Forces
๐กPuppet State
๐กDefensive Pact
๐กColony
Highlights
Italy forms an empire with a monarchist government and imperialist values.
Buffing Italy's strength and disbanding international organizations like NATO, EU, and UN to facilitate empire formation.
Italy's first invasion target is Slovenia, a small country with limited military, expected to fall within two weeks.
Full annexation of Slovenia by Italy as per the peace treaty.
Italy invades Croatia next, splitting it into two and sieging ports along the coast.
Croatia surrenders, leading to its full annexation by Italy.
Political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina prompts Italy to invade, with Serbia also declaring war for their interests.
Peace treaty divides Bosnia and Herzegovina between Italy and Serbia.
Italy's expansion raises tensions with neighboring countries like Serbia, Montenegro, and potentially Germany.
Italy focuses on Austria but faces opposition from Germany, leading to a partition of Switzerland instead.
Switzerland is partitioned based on language distribution among Italy, Germany, and France.
Italy and Germany declare war on Austria, leading to its annexation despite world disapproval.
Italy captures the capital of Vienna and Austria surrenders, resulting in a new border agreement.
Italy turns its attention to Serbia, leading to the capture of Belgrade and Kosovo's declaration of independence.
Serbia surrenders, and Italy takes over the old Yugoslav areas in the peace treaty.
Italy expands further into Northern Africa, declaring war on Tunisia and capturing the capital Tunis.
Italy recaptures Libya, solidifying its African holdings.
Italy declares war on Greece, leading to a division of Greece between Italy and Turkey.
Italy's conquests result in a significantly expanded Italian Empire with diverse territories.
The video concludes with a summary of the Italian Empire's new territories and states.
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