British and French forces in Italy during World War I

During World War I, both Britain and France sent military forces to Italy in October 1917.

In order to ensure this did not lead to Italy withdrawing from the war the allies organised forces to reinforce the Italians.

[1] As the battle unfolded, General Luigi Cadorna invoked the agreement reached at the Chantilly Conference of December 1915.

The British Expeditionary Force (Italy) came under the command of General Herbert Plumer.

[6] Lieutenant General Cavan was appointed Commander-in-Chief of British Forces in Italy on 10 March 1918, comprising the three divisions of XIV Corps (United Kingdom).

Gunners of the Royal Artillery laying and loading a 13-pounder (9 cwt) anti-aircraft gun in Italy, 1918.
Chasseurs Alpins of the 47th Division in review order at the start of 1918, following their victory at Monte Tomba. The division was reviewed by the King of Italy in January and March 1918.
The Val di Portule captured by the 48th Division, 2 November 1918.