Defeat at Caporetto - 1917 Flashcards

1
Q

Towards th end of WW1

When was the Defeat at Caportetto

A

1917

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2
Q

The Italian forces lost against someone

Who were the Italian forces defeated by

A

The Austo-Hungarian forces

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3
Q

Someone had to help Italy

What resulted due to the defeat

A

The allies had to intervene and provide Italy with aid to stop the invasion by Autstia- Hungary

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4
Q

How many Italian soldiers lost contact with their regiments

A

200K

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5
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Who was Gen. Cardona replaced by as a reult of the defeat

A

Gen. Diaz

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6
Q

The defeat at Caporetto was a what …

A

A turing point

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7
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Which Italian senetor killed themselves as a result of the deafeat

A

Frachetti

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8
Q

Who did Gen. Cradona blame the loss on

A

The cowardice of his soldiers

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9
Q

Not the public

Who blamed Cardna for the loss

A

The Goverment

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10
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What did the Gov. change as a result of the defeat

A

Rations and annual leave for soldiers was increased

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11
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Which party was balmed for the defeat at caporetto

A

The socialists

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12
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Why where the socialists blamed for the defeat

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They opposed war, as such all warefare difficulties were blamed on them

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