All Battles

Fourth Battle of the Isonzo

1915 • Julische Alpen Materialschlacht
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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Italian Army - World War I - Italian Cannone da 149/23 howitzer firing on the Podgora mountain during the Fourth Battle of the Isonzo, 1915

Italian Army - World War I - Italian Cannone da 149/23 howitzer firing on the Podgora mountain during the Fourth Battle of the Isonzo, 1915

Author: Italian ArmyLicense:CC-BY-4.0
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Italian Army - World War I - Italian shell detonates on Monte Podgora during the Fourth Battle of the Isonzo

Italian Army - World War I - Italian shell detonates on Monte Podgora during the Fourth Battle of the Isonzo

Author: Italian ArmyLicense:CC-BY-4.0
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Italian Army - World War I - Italian troops with a 57mm anti-aircraft gun during the Fourth Battle of the Isonzo, 1915

Italian Army - World War I - Italian troops with a 57mm anti-aircraft gun during the Fourth Battle of the Isonzo, 1915

Author: Italian ArmyLicense:CC-BY-4.0
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Historical Overview

Heavy fighting for Mount Sabotino and the city of Gorizia.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Draw.

Kingdom of Italy

  • Commander: Luigi Cadorna
  • Strength: 300000
  • Casualties: ca. 49.000

Austria-Hungary

  • Commander: Svetozar Boroević
  • Strength: 160000
  • Casualties: ca. 32.000

Strategic Context

Attrition of Austro-Hungarian troops before the onset of winter.

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