100 years since last battle on Isonzo Front to be marked

Kobarid, 24 October - A number of events will be held along the WWI Isonzo Front lines on Tuesday to mark 100 years since the Miracle of Caporetto, the battle which brought an end to the front with a swift offensive of the Central Powers that pushed the Italian army to the Piave river near Venice.

Kobarid The Italian ossuary in Kobarid which contains the remains of over 7,000 Italian soldiers who died during WWI. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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The Italian ossuary in Kobarid which contains the remains of over 7,000 Italian soldiers who died during WWI.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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