| The Caporetto Campaign (sometimes called the 12th battle of the Isonzo). The German-Austrian forces attacked after a short bombardment, but in a heavy fog. The Italian forces, worn down by long and inconclusive fighting, broke at once. The Austro-German advance on the first day was fully ten miles. In three days they were through the hills and almost prevented the completely demoralized enemy from crossing the Tagliamento. The Italians fell back to the Piave. French and British troops were rushed to Italy to help hold the front (Nov. 3, 4). The Austro-German forces, outrunning their supply system, were obliged to slow down. The line became fixed on the Piave River. | 3 |
