The Eighth Battle of the Isonzo was fought from October 10–12, 1916 between
Italy
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and
Austria-Hungary
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.
Battle
The Eighth Battle of the Isonzo, fought briefly from 10–12 October 1916,
was essentially a continuation of attempts made during the Seventh Battle of the Isonzo (14–17 September 1916) to extend the bridgehead established at Gorizia during the
Sixth Battle of the Isonzo
The Sixth Battle of the Isonzo, better known as the Battle of Gorizia, was the most successful Italian offensive along the Soča (Isonzo) River during World War I.
Background
Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf had reduced the Austro-Hungarian fo ...
in August 1916.
Italian Chief of Staff Luigi Cadorna was determined to continue Italian attacks to the left of the town, a policy that continued during
the following (ninth) battle - with an equal lack of success.
As with the earlier, Seventh, attack, heavy Italian casualties required that the short, sharp concentrated initiative be called off pending the army's recuperation.
The seemingly interminable Isonzo onslaught was next renewed with the Ninth Battle of the Isonzo on 1 November 1916, the fifth and final attack of the year.
Italian
architect
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Antonio Sant'Elia, a key member of the
Futurist movement in architecture, was killed during the battle.
See also
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First Battle of the Isonzo
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.
The aim of the Italian Army was to drive the Austrians away from its ...
- 23 June 1915 – 7 July 1915
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Second Battle of the Isonzo
The Second Battle of the Isonzo was fought between the armies of the Kingdom of Italy and of Austria-Hungary in the Italian Front in World War I, between 18 July and 3 August 1915.
Overview
After the failure of the First Battle of the Isonzo, ...
- 18 July 1915 – 3 August 1915
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Third Battle of the Isonzo
The Third Battle of the Isonzo was fought from 18 October through 4 November 1915 between the armies of Italy and Austria-Hungary.
Background
This battle was a part of World War I. The first move was made in Italy, on the eastern sector; becau ...
- 18 October 1915 – 3 November 1915
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Fourth Battle of the Isonzo
The Fourth Battle of the Isonzo was fought between the armies of Kingdom of Italy and those of Austria-Hungary on the Italian Front in World War I, between 10 November and 2 December 1915.
Overview
In contrast to the previous three Battles ...
- 10 November 1915 – 2 December 1915
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Fifth Battle of the Isonzo
The Fifth Battle of the Isonzo was fought from March 9–15, 1916 between the armies of the Kingdom of Italy and those of Austria-Hungary. The Italians had decided to launch another offensive on the Soča (Isonzo) River.
Background
After four ...
- 9–17 March 1916
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Sixth Battle of the Isonzo
The Sixth Battle of the Isonzo, better known as the Battle of Gorizia, was the most successful Italian offensive along the Soča (Isonzo) River during World War I.
Background
Franz Conrad von Hötzendorf had reduced the Austro-Hungarian fo ...
- 6–17 August 1916
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Seventh Battle of the Isonzo
The Seventh Battle of the Isonzo was fought from September 14–17, 1916 between the armies of the Kingdom of Italy and those of Austria-Hungary. It followed the Italian successes during the Trentino Offensive and the Sixth Battle of the Isonzo ...
- 14–17 September 1916
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Ninth Battle of the Isonzo - 1–4 November 1916
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Tenth Battle of the Isonzo
The Tenth Battle of the Isonzo was an Italian offensive against Austria-Hungary during World War I.
Background
With nine largely unsuccessful Isonzo battles conducted within an eighteen-month period to date, Italian Chief of Staff Luigi Cadorna ...
- 12 May 1917 – 8 June 1917
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Eleventh Battle of the Isonzo
The Eleventh Battle of the Isonzo was a World War I battle fought by the Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946), Italian and Austria-Hungary, Austro-Hungarian Armies on the Italian Front (World War I), Italian Front between 18 August and 12 September 191 ...
- 19 August 1917 – 12 September 1917
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Twelfth Battle of the Isonzo
The Battle of Caporetto (also known as the Twelfth Battle of the Isonzo, the Battle of Kobarid or the Battle of Karfreit) was a battle on the Italian front of World War I.
The battle was fought between the Kingdom of Italy and the Central ...
- 24 October 1917 – 7 November 1917 also known as the
Battle of Caporetto
The Battle of Caporetto (also known as the Twelfth Battle of the Isonzo, the Battle of Kobarid or the Battle of Karfreit) was a battle on the Italian front of World War I.
The battle was fought between the Kingdom of Italy and the Central ...
References
Further reading
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External links
FirstWorldWar.Com: The Battles of the Isonzo, 1915-17The Walks of Peace in the Soča Region Foundation
The Foundation preserves, restores and presents the historical and cultural heritage of the First World War in the area of the Isonzo Front for the study, tourist and educational purposes.
Društvo Soška Fronta (in Slovenian)Pro Hereditate - extensive site (in En/It/Sl)
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