May 1917Battle of Carso, 3rdCadorna
Drives the Austrians from their trench lines from Kostanjevica to the Adriatic
Historical records for Italy in 1917, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Drives the Austrians from their trench lines from Kostanjevica to the Adriatic
The Austrians counter-attack but make only small gains
The Auastrians discover plans to attack San Gabriele & mount a spoiling attack
Plays a key part in the capture of Bainsizza, Yugoslavia
The Germans under von Bulow break through west of Isonzo & head for Caporetto
The Germann Army captures Caporetto
Austro-Hungarian and German forces advanced more than 100 km (62 mi) in the direction of Venice, but they were not able to cross the Piave River
Luigi Cadorna was forced to resign after the defeat. Italian losses were enormous, 11,000 were killed, 20,000 wounded and 265,000 taken prisoner, morale was so low among the Italian troops, mainly due to Cadornas harsh disciplinary regime, that most of these surrendered willingly.
The Piave serves as a natural barrier where the Italians could establish a new defensive line, held during the subsequent Battle of the Piave River and served as springboard for the Battle of Vittorio Veneto, where the Austro-Hungarian are defeated.
Italian defeat at Caporetto helps force Allied leaders to create the council.
Supports formation of the council after Italy's defeat at Caporetto.
Represents Italian foreign policy in the Rapallo discussions.
Caught out by the Caporetto Offensive
Dismissed after the Italian defeat at the Battle of Caporetto
Represents Italy after being removed from field command.
Takes command in Italy as the council reviews the Italian front.
Appointed Nuncio in Bavaria & Germany, 1917-1929
Appointed Prime Minister of Italy
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