Franz Conrad von Hotzendorf Biography

Appointed Chief-of General Staff, 1st term

Resigns after his proposal to attack Italy

Appointed Chief-of General Staff, 2nd term

The Austro-Hungarians lose almost half a million men

Attempts to solve the Monarchys problems before the Balkans can wage war

Hopes to quickly defeat Serbia by sending 12 divisions to the Balkans. Leads Austro-Hungarian forces during the July crisis. Advises preemptive attack against the Balkans. Diverts the Balkan invasion force Galicia after the quick mobilization of the Russians. Advises a pre-war plan for a pre-emptive strike Italy & Serbia

Austrian forces are to advance into Poland, link with the Germans & advance eastwards

Leads Austro-Hungarian forces during the July crisis. Advises preemptive attack against the Balkans

Mobilizes Austria against Serbia in July, convinced of a quick victory

Hopes to quickly defeat Serbia by sending 12 divisions to the Balkans

The offensive begins in Galicia

The Russians counter-attack & Austrian gains are lost

Hotzrndorf is forced to retreat to the River San

Battles of Limanowa, in which Austrian forces save their lines and prevent Russia attacking Vienna

Battles of Limanowa, in which Austrian forces save their lines and prevent Russia attacking Vienna

Defeats the Russians in Galicia

Austrian forces surrender to the Russians

Italy begins to invade Austria along a 60 mile front

Lemberg is recaptured by Austria

Appointed Field Marshal

The Montenegrin Campaign in 1916 was a part of the Serbian Campaign in World War I, in which Austria Hungary defeated and occupied the Kingdom of Montenegro, an ally of Serbia

The Montenegrin Campaign in 1916 was a part of the Serbian Campaign in World War I, in which Austria Hungary defeated and occupied the Kingdom of Montenegro, an ally of Serbia

The Montenegrin Army was weakened by the harsh weather and lack of supplies. On 5 January 1916, they received a command to protect the retreat of the Serbian army to Corfu via Albania

In the winter of 1915, the Army of Montenegro had been fighting Austro-Hungary for three months in Serbia. In January 1916 they had to resist the invasion of their own territory.

The 62nd and 53rd Infantry Division entered Montenegro on 5 January 1916 from the north-east and advanced along the river towards Pljevlja and Bijelo Polje, where they were stopped by the Montenegrins in the Battle of Mojkovacc.

The Austro-Hungarian forces left the battlefield, leaving more than 2,000 of their soldiers dead. By the end of the day, Montenegrin forces were able to push back multiple attacks made by Austro-Hungarian forces, taking back control of Mojkovacc and its surroundings.

The Battle of Mojkovacc was a World War I battle fought between 6 January and 7 January 1916 near Mojkovacc, Montenegro, between the armies of Austria-Hungary and Montenegro. It ended with a Montenegrin victory.

The 62nd and 53rd Infantry Division entered Montenegro on 5 January 1916 from the North-East and advanced along the river towards Pljevlja and Bijelo Polje, where they were stopped by the Montenegrins in the Battle of Mojkovac

On 7 January, the Austro-Hungarians launched a second attack on Montenegrin positions. The attack again failed, with heavy losses on both sides. Despite having a much stronger, larger, and better-equipped army, Austro-Hungarian forces abandoned their positions in Mojkovac on the 7th and retreated

Austria captures Berane

Austria captures Cetinje

Antivari (Montenegro) occupied by Austrian forces

Podgoritza (Montenegro) occupied by Austrian forces

Scutari (Albania) occupied by Austrian forces

San Giovanni di Medua (Albania) captured by Austrian forces

By 25 January the entire army of Montenegro had laid down its weapons

By 25 January the entire army of Montenegro had laid down its weapons

Berat (Albania) occupied by Austrian forces

Durazzo captured by Austrian forces

Austrian offensive in the Trentino begins

End of the main Austrian offensive in the Trentino

Austrian forces driven out of The Bukovinah

Battle of Sibiu ends, the city is retaken by Austrian forces

Battle of Sibiu ends, the city is retaken by Austrian forces

Continues as the Commander of the southern Tyrol

Continues as the Commander of the southern Tyrol

Dismised as Field Marshal

Dismised as Field Marshal

Dismissed by the new Emperor Charles I

Hotzendorf is dismissed

Given a state funeral

Death of Conrad Franz Freiherr von Hotzendorf