World War 1 - Central Powers Spearhead
Time: Friday Oct 26, 1917
Place: Caporetto, Kobarid (Italy and Solvania)
Details: The Central Powers launched a crushing offensive on 26 October 1917, spearheaded by the Germans, and achieved a victory at Caporetto (Kobarid).
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