Isonzo Front Collection

Wounded Austrian Officer on Patrol on Isonzo, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Wounded Austrian Officer on Patrol on Isonzo, between c1910 and c1915. A wounded Austrian officer near the Isonzo River which flows near the border of Slovenia and Italy, during World War I

The Dark Hours of Italy; On the roads of the Lower Isonzo, the 3rd Italian army... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Dark Hours of Italy; On the roads of the lower Isonzo, the 3rd Italian army, to avoid being flanked, fell back in an orderly fashion, evacuating the Karst Plateau, taking equipment and all crews

Italian Offensive of Isonzo; An artillery column on the plateau of Vodice, east of Plave, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Italian Offensive of Isonzo; An artillery column on the plateau of Vodice, east of Plave, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Italian Offensive of the Isonzo; Decking is laid over the boats, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Italian Offensive of the Isonzo; Decking is laid over the boats, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Italian Offensive of the Isonzo; boats are launched into the current slowed down by a dam, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Italian Offensive of the Isonzo; boats are launched into the current slowed down by a dam, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Italian Offensive of the Isonzo; Boats are lowered on a slide of the riverbank escarpment, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Italian Offensive of the Isonzo; Boats are lowered on a slide of the riverbank escarpment, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Italian Offensive of Isonzo; French artillery unit cooperating with Italian artillery, 1917 Creator: Unknown
Italian Offensive of Isonzo; French artillery unit cooperating with Italian artillery, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Italian Offensive of Isonzo; At the top of Monte Santo: the ruins of the convent, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Italian Offensive of Isonzo; At the top of Monte Santo: the ruins of the convent, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Italian Offensive of Isonzo; The western slopes of Monte Santo... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Italian Offensive of Isonzo; The western slopes of Monte Santo, which the Bersaglieri had to climb, from August 19 to 24, 1917; at the top, the ruins of a convent, 1917

Italian Offensive of the Isonzo; One of fourteen bridges thrown over the Upper Isonzo... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Italian Offensive of the Isonzo; One of fourteen bridges thrown over the Upper Isonzo, in the Anhovo region, north of Plave for the passage of Italian troops, August 19, 1917

Italian Offensive of Isonzo; Italian infantry storm Monte Fratta, northeast of Plave... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Italian Offensive of Isonzo; Italian infantry storm Monte Fratta, northeast of Plave, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Italian Offensive of Isonzo; Before the offensive: on a visit to the Italian front... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Italian Offensive of Isonzo; Before the offensive: on a visit to the Italian front, Mr. Poincare decorates a Captain of the Bersaglieri in the presence of the King, 1917

Victorieuse Offensive Italienne; L'outillage du bombardement: un gros obusier en action... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Victorieuse Offensive Italienne; L'outillage du bombardement: un gros obusier en action sur la rive droite de l'Isonzo, 1917

Apres la prise de Gorizia - La cavalerie italienne devant le Palais du Commandement, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Apres la prise de Gorizia - La cavalerie italienne devant le Palais du Commandement autrichien, le matin ou 9 aout, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Les Italiens a Gorizia; Avenue Francois-Joseph, les carabiniers interrogent les passants, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les Italiens a Gorizia; Avenue Francois-Joseph, les carabiniers interrogent les passants et font ouvrir les magasins, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Les Italiens a Gorizia; Le lion de Saint-Marc. Que les Autrichiens avaient enleve, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les Italiens a Gorizia; Le lion de Saint-Marc. Que les Autrichiens avaient enleve de la porte du Chateau ou il va etre replace, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Les Italiens a Gorizia; Les troupes italiennes passent en courant sur la Piazza Grande, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les Italiens a Gorizia; Les troupes italiennes passent en courant sur la Piazza Grande, au pied du vieux chateau venitien, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Les Italiens a Gorizia; Croquis perspectif de la vallee de l'Isonzo, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les Italiens a Gorizia; Croquis perspectif de la vallee de l'Isonzo des environs de Gorizia et du Carso, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Les Italiens a Gorizia; le pont du chemin de fer sur l'Isonzo, 1916 Creator: Unknown
Les Italiens a Gorizia; le pont du chemin de fer sur l'Isonzo, dont une arche fut coupee par les Autrichiens, le 8 aout, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Le passage a gue de l'Isonzo par l'infanterie Italienne, 1916. Creator: J Simont
Le passage a gue de l'isonzo par l'infanterie Italienne, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

The Heroes of the New Offensive (Colour Litho)
2808618 The Heroes of the New Offensive (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The heroes of the new offensive)

Area of General Cadornas Triumph on the Lower Isonzo, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Area of General Cadornas Triumph on the Lower Isonzo, 1917. The Battles of the Isonzo were fought between Austro-Hungarian

Austrian soldiers after the battles of the Isonzo, World War I, 1917

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The Isonzo Front, also known as the Soča Front, was a brutal and bloody battleground during World War I. Stretching along the river in present-day Slovenia and Italy, it saw numerous battles between Italian and Austro-Hungarian forces. The rugged terrain and harsh weather made fighting incredibly difficult, with soldiers facing extreme hardships on both sides. Despite multiple offensives by the Italians, little ground was gained and casualties were high. The Isonzo Front became synonymous with trench warfare and stalemate, as both sides struggled to gain any significant advantage. Ultimately, the front would see 12 major battles before being abandoned in 1917 when the Austro-Hungarians launched a successful offensive elsewhere. Today, the area serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought there, with memorials scattered throughout the region honoring their memory.