Libya becomes Italy’s only source of oil. Unless the Italians choose to give up on their country’s existence, they will have no choice but to venture forth to secure Libya’s major ports, Libya’s production sites deep in the desert, and all the connecting infrastructure in between. Considering Italy’s trademark disorganization, general out-of-practiceness when it comes to colonial occupations, and flat-out racism when it comes to Arabs, this little chapterette of history is certain to be entertaining. And horrifying.
