Definition
Caporetto refers to the Battle of Caporetto (also known as the Twelfth Battle of the Isonzo) in 1917 during World War I. It was a major victory for the Austro-Hungarian and German forces against the Italian army on the Italian Front. The battle resulted in a significant Italian retreat and heavy losses. Think of it as a sudden and unexpected wipeout in a competitive game, forcing a team to regroup and recover. 'Caporetto' symbolizes catastrophic defeat, military disaster, and the vulnerability of entrenched positions.