Battle of Asiago
Aftermath of an assault, during the Asiago Battle, which occurred in May 1915 on the Trentino Alps (Italian Front, WWI). This picture was shot and published prior to 1918.
42 cm Mörser am Monte Rover. Aufgenommen im Mai 1916.
Eroberter italienischer 28 cm Mörser am Campomolon. Aufgenommen am 24. Mai 1916.
Lt. Albin Mlaker of the Sapper Battalion No. 14 and his men penetrated the Casa Ratti (Barcarola) armored works, part of the Arsiero fortification, May 26 1916
map of the austro-hungarian offensive spring 1916
Historical Overview
The Battle of Asiago, also known as Südtirol Offensive or Battle of the Plateaux, wrongly nicknamed Strafexpedition ", began with a major offensive launched on 15 May 1916 by the Austro-Hungarians on the territory of Vicentine Alps in the Italian Front of World War I. It was an "unexpected" attack that took place in the Asiago plateau after the Fifth Battle of the Isonzo. The Austro-Hungarian offensive, initially successful, was followed by an Italian counter-offensive reconquering much of the lost ground and Asiago.
Quick Facts
Austria-Hungary
- Commander: Viktor Dankl
- Strength: 300000
- Casualties: ca. 80.000
Kingdom of Italy
- Commander: Luigi Cadorna
- Strength: 250000
- Casualties: ca. 141.000
Strategic Context
Attempt to roll up the Italian front with a thrust from the mountains.
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