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1918
July
09
The Italians occupy Berat
On 9 July 1918 the Italian Tanaro Brigade entered Berat without a fight and another brigade took Fier. The broken Austro-Hungarian XIX Corps fell back north.
August
22
Austrian counter-offensive in Albania
On 22 August 1918 Pflanzer-Baltin's troops attacked the Italians in Albania. The reinforced Orientkorps broke the front in the centre, between Fier and Berat.
26
Austrians retake Berat
In late August 1918 the Austrians regained Fier and Berat, and the Italians fell back to the Mallakastra hills. Lack of supplies and malaria halted the advance.
October
03
Italians retake Berat
On 3 October 1918 the Italians, pursuing the retreating Austrians, again took Berat in Albania. The enemy fled north, burning his depots.