ITALIAN Battlefield tours

In Autumn 1917 three British divisions reinforced the Italian Army in their fight against the Austro-Hungarians.

At Kobarid in Slovenia (known as Caporetto by Italians) you see the battle unfold with the help of the diorama in the museum before witnessing Lieutenant Rommel’s early military promise on Monte Kolovrat. You then follow the chaotic Italian 10 day retreat across the River Tagliamento and appreciate why the Austro-Hungarian Army's momentum faded. You witness how the Italian Armies stabilised the front on the River Piave 50kms from Venice, before British and French forces arrive from France. On the Asiago Plateau you visit the Ossuary to see the terrain from the Austro-Hungarian perspective, before crossing to the British defensive position to tour the British frontline running through the pine forests. You hear stories of the extraordinary bravery as 23 and 48 Divisions repel the attacks, and visit the remains of Field Hospital at Barenthal. At Vittorio Veneto you walk the ground of 2nd Honourable Artillery Company’s extremely challenging preliminary operation to capture Papadopoli Island. You follow the successful assault by 7 Division and visit the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery at Tezze. You hear how the rapid collapse of the broken Austro-Hungarian Army leads to the end of the war on the Italian Front.