Touring the Italian Front 1917-1918

by MacKay, Francis

• ISBN13: 9780850528763
• ISBN10: 0850528763
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-08-01
• Publisher: Pen & Sword

Summary

This guide describes the ground and operations covered by the British, French and American Expeditionary Forces deployed from France to the area north of Venice between November 1917 and Spring 1918. These Forces supported the Italians after their disastrous defeat at Caporetto and helped stem the Austrian and German onslaught.

This is the first guide to the Allied contribution and the Piave Defence line. It also covers the rear areas - supply and repair services, training and recreation. The US contribution has never been adequately described before.

Table of Contents

Dedication	4	(3)
Acknowledgements	7	(1)
Introduction	8	(1)
Foreword	9	(1)
Advice for Tourists	10	(4)
Genealogy and research	14	(4)
Prelude	18	(9)
THE PIAVE FRONT
Introduction	27	(6)
Monte Tomba and Monfenera	33	(4)
Pederobba and Vidor	37	(5)
The Montello	42	(26)
Nervesa, Giavera CWGC Cemetery, The Arcade Sector	68	(15)
THE REAR AREAS
Introduction	73	(10)
Brenta Plain, Padua CWGC sites, Colli Euganei	83	(7)
Valle Dell'Agno	90	(12)
Foothills	102	(8)
THE ASIAGO PLATEAU
Introduction	109	(1)
Carriola Base	110	(10)
Monte Kaberlaba	120	(7)
The French Forces on the Plateau	127	(13)
Sec Redoubt	140	(14)
Dueville and Montecchio Maggiore CWGC Cemeteries	154	(15)
POSTSCRIPT VIVE L'AMERICANI!
Introduction	159	(10)
Americans in the Veneto 1918	169	(3)
Garda, Caprino, Rovereto, Mattarello	172	(1)
Further Reading	173	(2)
Index	175