What is NOT an accurate description of Italy immediately before and during World War I?
a. Italy was formally a member of the Triple Alliance with Germany and Austria before the War
b. Italy declared war on France to avenge French seizure of Tunisia
c. Italy was a historic enemy of Austria (which had been an enemy of Italian unification in the late 1800s)
d. Italy was eager to lay claim on territory that was being held by the Austrians
e. Italy formally joins the Triple Entente in 1915
Answer: b. Italy declared war on France to avenge French seizure of Tunisia
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