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Italy's Air War Triumphs Shape Allied Victory In 1917
Italy built a vast aviation industry after entering WWI, expanding from 80 to over 3,000 military and naval planes and 40,000 workers. Caproni, Pomilio, and Fiat led engines and bombers, achieving 900 mile ranges, 157 mph speeds, and long air routes vowing future Atlantic service.
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Italy
England
France
Marne
Verdun
America
Cadorna
Alps
Resnati
Laurenti
D’annunzio
Caproni
Pomilio
Mareconi
Tesla
Fiat
Giovanni Caproni
Atlantic
New World
Giulio Laurenti
Turin
Naples
Resnall
Newport News
Mineola
Langley Field