18 August 1917

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Eleventh battle of the Isonzo

Start of the eleventh and final battle of the Isonzo. The Italians eventually capture the Bainsizza Plateau and inflict heavy damage on the Austrian army. The Austrians are forced to call in the Germans and surrender what little independence they have left in the direction of the war.


How to cite this article: Rickard, J (28 December 2007), 18 August 1917, https://www.historyofwar.org/firstworldwar/daybyday/1917_08_18.html

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