Battles & Campaigns · 1916
Sixth Battle of the Isonzo
Gorizia, Italy
What happened
Cadorna quickly moved troops by train back to the Isonzo front. After a heavy bombardment on a narrow front, Italian infantry took Mount Sabotin and Monte San Michele. The Austro-Hungarian line around Gorizia gave way, and Italian troops entered the city on 8 August.
Why it matters
It was the most successful Italian attack on the Isonzo and lifted Italian morale. Soon after, Italy declared war on Germany.
What came next
The Seventh Battle of the Isonzo followed in September 1916. Gorizia was lost again after Caporetto in late 1917.
Did you know?
Gorizia had been out of Italy's reach in the five earlier battles on the Isonzo.
Timeline
- 23 Jun 1915First Battle of the Isonzo begins.
- 8 Aug 1916Italian troops enter Gorizia.
- 28 Aug 1916Italy declares war on Germany.
- 14–17 Sep 1916Seventh Battle of the Isonzo.
- 24 Oct 1917Battle of Caporetto begins.