Armistice of Villa Giusti

The Armistice of Villa Giusti, signed on November 3, 1918, marked the end of World War I on the Italian Front. This armistice was requested by the Austro-Hungarian general staff and came into effect on November 4, 1918. The armistice followed the decisive Italian victory at the Battle of Vittorio Veneto, which began on October 24, 1918. This Italian offensive, launched across the Piave River, led to the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian army and contributed to the breakup of the centuries-old empire. The defeat was seen as a reversal of the previous year's disastrous Battle of Caporetto. The armistice resulted in significant casualties and the capture of approximately 450,000 Austro-Hungarian soldiers.12