The Battle of Piave River
- Scene: The Battle of the Piave River comprised the last major Austro-Hungarian attack on the Italian Front and virtually heralded the disintegration of the Austro-Hungarian army on the way to the dismantling of the empire.
- Belligerents: German, mostly Austro-Hungarian vs. Italians.
- Tactics and Losses: The Austro-Hungarians charged over the Piave River making several kilometers. However, the Austro-Hungarian retreat on the June 19-22 failed with 150,000 troops dead. Commander-in-Chief Conrad of Austro-Hungary lost 40,000 men in the offensive attack meant to take Verona.
The Battle of Vittorio Veneto
- Scene: The Battle of Vittorio Veneto, which saw the Italians destroy the vestiges of the Austro-Hungarian army, heralded the wartime defeat of Austria-Hungary and an end to its Empire. It was the final action fought on the Italian Front.
- Belligerents: Italy, UK, USA, France, Czechoslovak legions vs. Austro-Hungary.
- Tactics and Losses: The attack opened on 23 October 1918 with an Italian advance in the mountains. However the extent of Austro-Hungarian resistance surprised Diaz and succeeded in preventing any significant Italian gains, although the Austro-Hungarians were obliged to bring up reserves from the Lower Piave. Such reserves could be ill-afforded given that the main Italian advance began the same day in the Lower Piave. By October 27, the Austro-Hugarian defeat was certain.