Over one hundred years ago the World War I started, which also affected the Slovenian territory. The warfare between Italy and Austria-Hungary in Isonzo river valley started in May 1915, and lasted till autumn of 1917. There were twelve battles of Isonzo front over these years and the last one was extra special. In all previous battles, Italy was the one that was attacking and Austria-Hungary was defending. In the twelve battle of Isonzo the situation changed. Austria-Hungary was planning to make an offensive, in which they asked Germany for help. Later they formed 14th German Army, which was composed of German and Austrian units. Both of them but especially German units were really well prepared, therefore, they successfully fought in the battle. There was one theory which results well into practice, known as the concept Auftragstaktik-Mission command which one was in the last battle of Isonzo, improved and well implemented by Germans. The situation before the battle was really difficult or maybe quite impossible for the attackers. However they manage to breakthrough the frontline and penetrate far to the enemy backing. This achievement of Germans and Austro-Hungarians is also known as miracle of Kobarid.
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