The Great War P13 Flashcards
What was the initial Austrian-Hungarian plan in 1914?
Minimal Forces in South to fend off Serbia
Large Concentration of Troops Against Russia
The victory at Gumbinnen and rapid Russian mobilization led Germany to do what?
Shift 7 Divisions (90,000 Men) to the Eastern Front
Who was the Austrian Commander?
Commander Conrad
What orders did Commander Conrad give in secret?
Sent 20 Troops Against Serbia & 28 Against Russia
Why did Commander Conrad secretly transfer more troops to Serbia than planned?
Public Support for war against Serbia
Why was it hard for Commander Conrad to reverse the orders?
Railways were single track and Mobilization Schedules were tight
Who won during Austria’s first attack against Serbia?
Serbia
What country had the highest conscription rate in Europe?
Serbia
In November 1914, Austria briefly captured what Serbian capital?
Belgrade
What was the first major Allied victory of WWI?
Battle of Lwow
The Russians first secured Galicia during what battle?
Battle of Lwow