Luigi Cadorna

Italian Field Marshal during WWI

Luigi Cadorna - Italian Field Marshal during WWI
Born

September 4th, 1850
175 years ago

Died

1928
97 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Italy

Links & References

Served as the Chief of Staff of the Italian Army during World War I from 1914 to 1917. Cadorna was responsible for organizing the Italian military operations on the Italian Front against the Austro-Hungarian forces. His leadership initially led to several battles, including the First and Second Battles of Isonzo. However, the Italian Army faced significant challenges, culminating in severe defeats at the Battle of Caporetto, which prompted his removal from command. His strategies and decisions continued to be analyzed and debated in military histories and studies.

Led the Italian Army in WWI

Chief of Staff during the First Isonzo

Oversaw the Italian defeat at Caporetto

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