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Battle of Caporetto
1917 • Julische Alpen Infiltrationstaktik
Historical Overview
Crushing defeat of Italy by combined Ger.-Austr. forces.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive Ger.-Aust. victory.
Ger. Empire & Aut.-Hun.
- Commander: Otto von Below
- Strength: 350000
- Casualties: ca. 70.000
Kingdom of Italy
- Commander: Luigi Cadorna
- Strength: 870000
- Casualties: ca. 300.000 (Gef.)
Strategic Context
Use of stormtroopers to end the Isonzo stalemate.
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