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The criminal kingpin Al Cadorna is clearly a fictionalized Al Capone Vincent may have picked the surname Cadorna from General Luigi Cadorna, the incompetent head of the Italian Army during World War I.
Archive 2008-12-01 Johnny Pez 2008
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The criminal kingpin Al Cadorna is clearly a fictionalized Al Capone Vincent may have picked the surname Cadorna from General Luigi Cadorna, the incompetent head of the Italian Army during World War I.
A look at "Terrors Unseen" Johnny Pez 2008
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In October 1917, an Austro-German offensive surprised Cadorna and the Italians retreated in disarray south of the Piave River.
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In May 1915, the Italians cast their lot with the Allies and Cadorna launched a series of bloody offensives against entrenched Austro-Hungarian positions in the mountains of the Isonzo Front.
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Because of the weakness of the Italian government, Cadorna remained in command.
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An Italian general, Cadorna came from an established military family.
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Cadorna was finally removed from command in November and replaced with General Armando Diaz.
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As both the Central Powers and the Allies negotiated with the Italian government to declare war, Cadorna mobilized the Italian Army.
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A post-war government investigation blamed the Italian Army's poor performance during World War I on Cadorna.
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Eddie played with Cadorna now, releasing the grip from his throat and pinioning his arms instead.
Archive 2008-12-01 Johnny Pez 2008
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