History of the United Kingdom during the First World War the conflict. Other members of the royal family were similarly involved. Prince Albert, Duke of York (later George VI), was commissioned in the Royal Navy and saw action as a turret officer aboard HMS "Collingwood" at the battle of Jutland but saw no further action in the war, largely because of ill health. Princess Mary, the King's only daughter, visited hospitals and welfare organisations with her mother, assisting with projects to give comfort to British servicemen and assistance to their families. One of these projects was Princess Mary's "Christmas Gift Fund", through which £162,000 worth of gifts was sent to
Battle of Caporetto order of battle Battle of Caporetto order of battle The Battle of Caporetto (also known as the Twelfth Battle of the Isonzo or the Battle of Karfreit as it was known by the Central Powers; ), took place from 24 October to 19 November 1917, near the town of Kobarid (now in Slovenia), on the Austro-Italian front of World War I. The battle was named after the Italian name of the town of Kobarid (known as "Karfreit" in German). Italian 2nd Army (Lieutenant General Luigi Capello) In 1st line: In 2nd line: German 14th Army (General der Infanterie Otto von Below) Army Group