Evacuation of the Serbs Flashcards
1
Q
Why was the Serb army having a difficult time in September 1915?
A
They were harassed by the Austrians and Bulgarians as they tried to fight their way across the Dalmation coast
2
Q
Who were the serbian soldiers accompanied by?
A
Columns of civilian refugees
3
Q
How did the Italians evacuate the Serbs?
A
They occupied various ports and provided shipping to get them across the adriatic sea and into the Italian mainland
4
Q
What did Italy do for the refugees?
A
Protected them and provided humanitarian aid
5
Q
How many Serbs were rescued by the Italian navy?
A
260,000
