Austrian-Hungarians, especially the Bosniaken, contributed as much as their German allies to the victory of Caporetto – Kobarid. This is their story.

Austrian-Hungarians, especially the Bosniaken, contributed as much as their German allies to the victory of Caporetto – Kobarid. This is their story.
It is the centennial of the breaking of Caporetto-Kobarid. Roberto Giurastante recounts one of the most famous battles of the First World War.
When I was a child, Uncle Franz was my “guardina angel” and a teacher. In WWI, Uncle Franz had faithfully served in the Austrian-Hungarian Army…
1917: the Italian Army hopes to capture at Trieste, but Austria-Hungary deploys the newly established “Sturmtruppen” to protect the port-city.
Breaking through limits, attacking when it seemed impossible, never giving up: lieutenant Lerch was among the the most praised submariners.
[GALLERY] 15 September 2016. The Free Trieste Movement celebrates the anniversary of Trieste’s independence with a ceremony on the border with Italy.