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Armando Diaz

Italian general (1861-1928) · Italy · Politicians · Died at 66

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Armando Diaz, 1st Duke della Vittoria, was an Italian general and a Marshal of Italy. He is mostly known for his role as Chief of Staff of the Regio Esercito during World War I from November 1917. He managed to stop the Austro-Hungarian advance along the Piave River in the First Battle of Monte Grappa.

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Awards

Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta1925
Collar of the Order of Charles III1921
Order of Michael the Brave
Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy
Virtuti Militari
Honorary Doctorate of the University of Porto
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Avis
Knight of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of Savoy
Medal of Military Valour
Sovereign Military Order of Malta
Distinguished Service Medal
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Médaille militaire
Croix de Guerre
Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold
Order of the Bath
Order of the Chrysanthemum
Order of Prince Danilo I
Order of the Red Eagle
Order of Aviz
Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph
Order of the Dragon of Annam
Commander of the Order of Military Virtue
Cross of Liberty 1st Division, 2nd Class

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Armando Diaz, 1st Duke della Vittoria, was an Italian general and a Marshal of Italy. He is mostly known for his role as Chief of Staff of the Regio Esercito during World War I from November 1917. He managed to stop the Austro-Hungarian advance along the Piave River in the First Battle of Monte Grappa. In June 1918, he led the Italian forces to a major victory at the Second Battle of the Piave River. A few months later, he achieved a decisive victory in the Battle of Vittorio Veneto, which ended the war on the Italian Front. He is celebrated as one of the greatest generals of the war.

Country
Italy
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1861 to 1928 · aged 66

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