In the beginning Italy entered the war as a partner in the Triple Alliance, they decided to stay neutral. In Italy, however, existed a strong sentiment among the general population and various political factions to go to war with Austria-Hungary who was their historical enemy. On April 25th of 1915, Italy negotiated the secret Pact of London with France and Britain. This pact entered Italy into the war on the side of the Allied Power and Italy was promised support in the annexation of various territories. $^{12}$