Armando Diaz
Armando Diaz, 1st Duke della Vittoria, OSSA, OSML, OMS, OCI (5 December 1861 – 28 February 1928) 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.
Marshal of Italy Armando Diaz OSSA OSML OMS OCI | |
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| Chief of Staff of the Italian Army | |
| In office 9 November 1917 – 13 August 1919 | |
| Preceded by | Luigi Cadorna |
| Succeeded by | Pietro Badoglio |
| Minister of War | |
| In office 30 October 1922 – 30 April 1924 | |
| Prime Minister | Benito Mussolini |
| Preceded by | Marcello Soleri |
| Succeeded by | Antonino Di Giorgio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 December 1861 Naples, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 28 February 1928 (aged 66) Rome, Kingdom of Italy |
| Spouse |
Sarah De Rosa-Mirabelli
(m. 1895; died 1928) |
| Profession | Military officer |
| Awards | see below |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Italy |
| Branch/service | Royal Italian Army |
| Years of service | 1884–1924 |
| Rank | Marshal of Italy General |
| Unit | 49th Division of XXIII Corps |
| Battles/wars | Italo-Turkish War
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