The previous three Isonzo battles had seen Cadorna concentrate short , sharp initiatives against closely defined targets , generally aimed at extending their sole bridgehead east of Gorizia .
The Italians , deploying 38 divisions -- against 14 Austro - Hungarian divisions -- switched tactics once again .
The previous three Isonzo battles had seen Cadorna concentrate short , sharp initiatives against closely defined targets , generally aimed at extending Italians ' sole bridgehead east of Gorizia .
The Italians , deploying 38 divisions -- against 14 Austro - Hungarian divisions -- switched tactics once again .