Luigi Cadorna
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Luigi Cadorna, was an Italian general, Marshal of Italy and Count, most famous for being the Chief of Staff of the Italian Army from 1914 until late 1917 during World War I. He commanded the Italian a
Cadorna in 1917
General Cadorna visiting British batteries during World War I.
General Cadorna visiting Italian troops before the Second Battle of the Isonzo.
Battle of Caporetto
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The Battle of Caporetto took place on the Isonzo front of World War I.
Luigi Cadorna
…counterattacking during the Strafexpedition) and Bainsizza, but it ultimately suffered a major defeat when German-Austrian forces attacked the Italian troops at Caporetto and forced them to retreat to the Piave river. He was relieved as Chief of Staff and replaced by Armando Diaz. Cadorna's wartime leadership is a debated…
Battle of Caporetto and Italian retreat
The Soča (Isonzo) River, location of the initial attacks at Kobarid (Caporetto)
German assault troops at Caporetto
Italian 102/35 anti-air guns mounted on SPA 9000C trucks during the retreat