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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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