The Battle of Caporetto was a devastating defeat for the Italian Army during World War I, fought in October-November 1917. A combined force of Austro-Hungarian and German troops, employing innovative infiltration tactics and poison gas, broke through the Italian lines on the Isonzo Front, forcing a massive retreat. This battle highlighted the effectiveness of new offensive strategies and led to significant changes in Italian military command and Allied support.
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