1916 1917 1918 White War (1915–1918) The Battle of Pozzuolo del Friuli was fought during World War I on 30 October 1917, between the Italian II Cavalry Brigade and two infantry battalions of the Brigade "Bergamo", against two divisions of the German Imperial Army and one division of the Austro-Hungarian Army at Pozzuolo del Friuli.

However, due to the rapid advance of the Austro-Hungarian and German forces towards the Venetian Plain, the 3rd Army's line of retreat was in danger of being cut off and encircled.

With the "Genova Cavalleria" under heavy attack the lancers of the "Lancieri di Novara" began to harass the left flank of the enemy in repeated cavalry charges.

Fifteen minutes later the remnants of the II Cavalry Brigade rode in formation south towards Santa Maria di Sclaunicco.

[4] The Italian victory at the Battle of Pozzuolo del Friuli gave the 3rd Army enough time to cross the Tagliamento river.