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First Battle of the Isonzo

1915 • Friaul
Northeastern Italy, 1915 - 1917 - Eleven Battles of the Isonzo, June 1915 - September 1917

Northeastern Italy, 1915 - 1917 - Eleven Battles of the Isonzo, June 1915 - September 1917

Author: USMA (United States Military Academy)License:PD
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Blasted bridges at the border creek between Pontebba (Friuli-Venezia Giulia / Italy) and Pontafel (Carinthia / Austria–Hungary), May 1915. Nowadays Pontafel is a part of Pontebba in Italy.

Blasted bridges at the border creek between Pontebba (Friuli-Venezia Giulia / Italy) and Pontafel (Carinthia / Austria–Hungary), May 1915. Nowadays Pontafel is a part of Pontebba in Italy.

Author: Unknown authorUnknown authorLicense:PD
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Attempts by the Italian Versaglieri to climb the slopes of the Krn failed with heavy losses

Attempts by the Italian Versaglieri to climb the slopes of the Krn failed with heavy losses

Author: Martin FrostLicense:PD
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Avstro-ogrske patrulje na Krnu

Avstro-ogrske patrulje na Krnu

Author: Unknown authorUnknown authorLicense:PD
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First Battle of the Isonzo - Hill 383 lost by the Italians

First Battle of the Isonzo - Hill 383 lost by the Italians

Author: F. NitramLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

The First Battle of the Isonzo was fought between the armies of Italy and Austria-Hungary on the northeastern Italian Front in World War I, between 23 June and 7 July 1915.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Austrian defensive victory.

Kingdom of Italy

  • Commander: Luigi Cadorna
  • Strength: 225000
  • Casualties: ca. 15.000

Austria-Hungary

  • Commander: Svetozar Boroević
  • Strength: 115000
  • Casualties: ca. 10.000

Strategic Context

Italian attempt to break through the Austrian defense at the Isonzo River.

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