Battle of Caporetto
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, World War I
- Curriculum: Italian History, 20th & 21st Century European History, British History, German History, French History
- Geographical Location: Italy
- Date: October-December, 1917
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in World War I. Result: The successful check of the Austro-German advance into Italy.
On October 24, 1917, the Austro-German forces under the command of Captain Erwin Rommel swept across the Isonzo River and occupied the town of Caporetto. The next day, General Otto von Below’s forces reached the Torre River, and the Italian army began its retreat south to the Piave River near Venice. Meanwhile, French and British officials met with the Italians. On November 9, Conte Luigi Cadorna was replaced by General Armando...
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