Battle of Carso, 3rd
Drives the Austrians from their trench lines from Kostanjevica to the Adriatic
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1917 in Italy
Explore 18 historical events and records for Italy in 1917.
Historical records for Italy in 1917
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May
June
Battle of Carso, 3rd
The Austrians counter-attack but make only small gains
September
Battle of Carso, 4th
The Auastrians discover plans to attack San Gabriele & mount a spoiling attack
Battle of Isonzo
Plays a key part in the capture of Bainsizza, Yugoslavia
October
Battle of Caporetto
The Germans under von Bulow break through west of Isonzo & head for Caporetto
Battle of Caporetto
The Germann Army captures Caporetto
November
Battle of 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
Battle of Caporetto
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.
Battle of Caporetto
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.
Supreme War Council
Italian defeat at Caporetto helps force Allied leaders to create the council.
Supreme War Council
Supports formation of the council after Italy's defeat at Caporetto.
Supreme War Council
Represents Italian foreign policy in the Rapallo discussions.
Offensive
Caught out by the Caporetto Offensive
Dismissal
Dismissed after the Italian defeat at the Battle of Caporetto
December
Supreme War Council
Represents Italy after being removed from field command.
Supreme War Council
Takes command in Italy as the council reviews the Italian front.
Other events (month unknown)
Pope
Appointed Nuncio in Bavaria & Germany, 1917-1929
Prime Minister of Italy
Appointed Prime Minister of Italy
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