The outset of the campaign against Austria-Hungary looked to initially favor Italy: Austria-Hungary's army was spread to cover its fronts with Serbia and Russia and Italy had a numerical superiority against the Austro-Hungarian Army.
Kampaania algus Austria-Ungari vastu oli esialgu Itaalia kasuks: Austria-Ungari armee oli laotatud katma rindeid Serbia ja Venemaaga, ja Itaalial oli Austria-Ungari armee vastu arvuline ülekaal.