Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-11-09
BY EDWARD w. PlCKARD.

The great AuStro-German drive into
southeastern Italy, and the magnifi-
cent resistance to the invasion organ
6zed by General Cadorna backed by
IN united and thoroughly aroused coun-
try held the center of the war stage
Vast week. For strategic reasons, the
Italian general staff would not per-
INIT publication of full details of the
operations. but this much is known:
The northern Italian army, the weak
est of all, was broken by a furious
surprise attack while feint attacks
were being made further south the
First army. and in turn the Third, be-
ing Outflanked. were compelled to fall
back across the IsOnZO and into the
FriuIi plains The Third army, I'M
der the command of the duke of AoSta,
retreated in orderly fashion and saved
all it's guns and material, but the 9th
ers lost about 10000 men and 1900
guns. and immense quantities of
stores were destroyed to keep them
from falling into the enemy's hands
Generally speaking, the retreat was
conducted in a masterful way and the
armies fell back to the Tagliamento
river, while the rear guards delayed
the pursuing TeutOnS and the cavalry
harassed them. Meanwhile the Ger
mans were trying hard to break
through the Carnic Alps in order to
turn the left flank of the Taglamento
line, but the troops in the passes at
last accounts were holding them fairly
well. In case they should give way
Count Cadorna had second line of
defense ready along the Piave river.
The first impetuous and almost I'M
dmpeded rush of the Austro-German
forces had died down by Thursday.
when the center of their line had adj
yanced to within four nsiles of the
Tagliament0 northwest of Udine. By
that time they were in contact with
the Italians at many points and were
meeting with stubborn resistance,
which was giving Cadorna opportunity
TO consolidate his defenses and to re-
store complete order and discipline.
Some large units of the Italian army
made stand on the left bank of the
Tagliamento, but the Teutons pene-
trated their line. captured the bridge
head positions ut Codroipo and Dig
nano, and took 10000 more prisoners.
The two main forces then faced each
Z other on opposite sides of the river.
Italy United, Allies Helping.
If Germany hoped by this invasion
to weaken Italy's war spirit and to
ii tIoI
fooled for the opposite has come
about. All factions Sprang instantly
to the support of the government. all
reserves were called to the colors inn
mediately. hundreds of convalescent
officers pleaded to be sent back to
their commands. and from all parts
of the kingdom supplies, munitions
and tnen We're rushed 20 the front, ev-
cry means IF transportation being
utilized solely by the military author
sites.
Perhaps most important of all, In
she long run, was the effect on the al
HES of Italy. Great Britain and
France at once began hurrying re-en-
forcementS-men and guns-into Italy.
and America, without a moments hes
station, cast aside all export restrtc-
sions in favor of the invaded country,
and permitted her to take whatever
materials she wanted. We also ar
ranged to give Italy large amount of
shipping to assist her own merchant
marine i'm taking over the neeGed sup
niles. and extended to her new credit
of S230. COO 900. It is said Italy had
song been asking for munitions from