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05Aug 2017 by Jauko

Eighth Battle of the Isonzo (10 – 12 October 1916)

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Eighth Battle of the Isonzo (10 - 12 October 1916) The Eighth Battle of the Isonzo, fought briefly from 10–12 October 1916, was essentially a continuation of attempts made during the Seventh Battle of the Isonzo (14–17 September 1916) to extend the bridgehead established at Gorizia during the Sixth Battle of the Isonzo in August 1916. Italian Chief of Staff Luigi Cadorna was determined to continue Italian attacks to the left of the town, a policy that continued during the following (ninth) battle - with an equal lack of success. As with the earlier, Seventh, attack, heavy Italian casualties required that the short, sharp concentrated initiative be called off pending the army's recuperation. The seemingly interminable Isonzo onslaught was next renewed with the Ninth Battle of the Isonzo on 1…

04Aug 2017 by Jauko

Ninth Battle of the Isonzo (1 – 4 November 1916)

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Ninth Battle of the Isonzo (1 - 4 November 1916) The Ninth Battle of the Isonzo was an Italian offensive against Austria-Hungary in the course World War I. Including a triumvirate of battles launched after the Italians' successful seiz ure of Gorizia in August 1916 to extend their bridgehead to the left of the town, it ended in further failure for the Italian Chief of Staff Luigi Cadorna. The battle started with an attack on Vrtojba and the northern and central areas of the Karst Plateau.[1] With the ninth battle fought from 1–4 November 1916 the combined casualty total from the three linked battles proved sufficiently heavy to ensure that each attack was of short duration (each less than a week). The Italians suffered 75,000 casualties and the Austro-Hungarians 63,000.…

03Aug 2017 by Jauko

Tenth Battle of the Isonzo (12 May – 8 June 1917)

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Tenth Battle of the Isonzo (12 May - 8 June 1917) With nine largely unsuccessful Isonzo battles conducted within an eighteen-month period to date, Italian Chief of Staff Luigi Cadorna - responsible for launching all nine - became increasingly uncomfortable at the prospect of German intervention to aid their weakening Austro-Hungarian ally on the Italian Front. For while it was clear that the Austro-Hungarian Army was suffering in what had become a war of attrition, the same could be said of Cadorna's army. Casualties suffered to date were tremendous and with each renewed battle tended to be higher on the Italian attackers side. The UK's new Prime Minister, David Lloyd George, had long believed that the war could not be won on the Western Front alone. Dubbed an "easterner" at…

02Aug 2017 by Jauko

Eleventh Battle of the Isonzo (19 August – 12 September 1917)

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Eleventh Battle of the Isonzo (19 August - 12 September 1917) On the Soča (Isonzo) River, Luigi Cadorna, the Italian Chief of Staff, concentrated three quarters of his troops: 600 battalions (52 divisions) with 5,200 guns. Battle The attack was carried forth from a front from Tolmin (in the upper Isonzo valley) to the Adriatic Sea. The Italians crossed the river at several points on temporary bridges, but the main effort was exerted on the Banjšice Plateau, whose capture was to further the offensive and break the Austro-Hungarian lines in two segments, isolating the strongholds of Mount Saint Gabriel and Mount Hermada. After fierce and deadly fightings, the Italian Second Army, led by General Capello, pushed back Boroević's Isonzo Armee, conquering the Bainsizza and Mount Santo. Other positions were taken…

01Aug 2017 by Jauko

Twelfth Battle of the Isonzo (24 October – 7 November 1917) / Battle of Caporetto

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Twelfth Battle of the Isonzo (24 October - 7 November 1917) / Battle of Caporetto The Battle of Caporetto in 1917 (also known as the Twelfth Battle of the Isonzo, the Battle of Kobarid or the Battle of Karfreit as it was known by the Central Powers), took place from 24 October to 19 November 1917, near the town of Kobarid (now in north-western Slovenia, then part of the Austrian Littoral), on the Austro-Italian front of World War I. The battle was named after the Italian name of the town (also known as Karfreit in German). Austro-Hungarian forces, reinforced by German units, were able to break into the Italian front line and rout the Italian forces opposing them. The battle was a demonstration of the effectiveness of the use of stormtroopers…

24Feb 2017 by Jauko

Pizzeria Frnažar

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Pizzeria Frnažar A pizzeria with more than 20 years of family tradition Many years of experience in baking pizzas, carefully selected ingredients and a relaxed and warm atmosphere give our customers a special stamp. In a varied selection of pizza from the oven you will also be sure that it is worth returning to us. In addition to more than 50 kinds of pizzas, we also offer excellent bruschette, hot rolls and toast prepared in a large oven.

24Feb 2017 by Jauko

Gostilna Štirna

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Štirna This is an old local restaurant with a young staff with kindness and individual approach to each guest a sense of familiarity and warmth. The interior of the restaurant is available 90 seats arranged in two small and one larger room. The larger space to accommodate approximately 50 guests and can be rented for various celebrations. Restaurant Štirna has two annual garden: Terrace in front of the inn has a beautiful view of the village square with the church and Štirna. Courtyard transformed into a true Karst garden offers 60 seats. While guests enjoy the peace of good home cooking, they can admire and learn about herbs. It is also provided for children with a small children's playground.

24Feb 2017 by Jauko

Osmica Pri Krčarju

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Osmica Pri Krčarju Pristnost Krasa, poštena cena, super vino, dobra hrana, zabava in prijazni ljudje! Vse to na naši osmici Pri Krčarju v Selah na Krasu. Vabljeni! suhomesnate kraške dobrote (pršut, salama, zašinek, panceta ...) mladi sir v oljčnem olju jota glavni krožnik: zelje, repa, krompir, prata, klobase in kožarice kuhani štruklji domač kruh iz krušne peči doma pridelano odprto vino: teran in belo mešano teranov liker in nekaj zeliščnih žganj

24Feb 2017 by Jauko

San Daniele Ham

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San Daniele Ham The San Daniele ham D.O.P. is produced in the homonymous region of Friuli, where the cold Northern air meets the warm one proceeding from the Adriatic Sea creating the ideal conditions for its seasoning. Salt, time and these singular climatic are the real secrets to obtain this renowned sausage produced according to century-old working methods. This ham, unique in Italy, keeps the trotter and has a flat shape due to the pressing, executed in order to give the meat a special tenderness. During the seasoning, which can last up to over thirteen months, it is sprinkled with a natural mixture made of lard, and cereal by-products, so as to prevent the meat from drying up too quickly. When cut, slices look light rose red-coloured with very white veins…

22Feb 2017 by Jauko

The Collio

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The Collio Collio Goriziano (sometimes designated simply as Collio or Collio DOC) is an Italian wine and winemaking region in northeast Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located in the northernmost part of the Province of Gorizia, in the Italian part of the Gorizia Hills, which extend to neighboring Slovenia. It has been recognized with the official the status of DOC. Colli Goriziano predominately produces white wines with Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia Istriana, Chardonnay, Pinot bianco, Pinot grigio, and Sauvignon blanc being the leading varietals. Red wine is also produced under the Collio Rosso designation and is usually a blend of Merlot, Cabernet franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The name "Collio" is taken from the Italian word colli which means hillsides and describes the terrain of the Collio Goriziano region. The…