Italian expeditions

Italian expeditions refer to military campaigns and exploratory missions conducted by Italy, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Notably, these expeditions aimed at expanding Italy's colonial territories in Africa, such as in Eritrea and Somalia, and asserting its influence in the Mediterranean region. During this period, Italy also sought to explore and map uncharted areas, exemplified by the expeditions of explorers like Luigi di Savorgnan di Brazzà. These efforts were part of Italy's broader ambitions to become a global power, often driven by national pride and competition with other European nations for colonies.