Fields of Battle - Italy, Isonzo

Italian fortifications of Mali Homec. The battles of Isonzo consisted of 12 battles between Austro-Hungarian and Italian forces between May 1915 and 27 October 1917 along the river Isonzo ( modern Soca'). The final battle, generally known as Caparetto, saw the destruction of the Italian army and a headlong retreat of 120 kms.to the Piave river. It is estimated that the Italians lost 300, 000 and the Austrians 200, 000 dead in this area

Austrians Austro-hungarian Battlefields Caparetto Consisted Estimated Fortifications Generally Headlong Isonzo Italians Mali Piave Retreat Soca

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