1920
September 8th: D'Annunzio approved as new
constitution for Fiume the Carnaro Charter, written by the anarchist-trade unionist Alceste De Ambris.
November 12th: After the Treaty of Rapallo, that
declared the independence of Fiume, General Enrico Caviglia presented an ultimatum to d'Annunzio.
November 26th: Two days after its expiration
Caviglia attacked Fiume; the naval shell Andrea Doria lobbed through the window of d'Annunzio headquarters and the
Commandant was softly wounded.
December 26th: After the fights of 'Natale di
Sangue', between regular army and d'Annunzio's legions, the Poet declared the surrender of Fiume with a Messaggio
agli Italiani.
December 28th: D'Annunzio left the government of
Fiume.
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