Franz Conrad von Hotzendorf Biography and Timeline

Chief of General Staff

Appointed Chief-of General Staff, 1st term

Resignation of Franz Conrad von Hotzendorf

Resigns after his proposal to attack Italy

Chief of General Staff

Appointed Chief-of General Staff, 2nd term

Invasion of Balkans

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

Role range: 1914-1918

Mobilization

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

Role range: 1914-1918

Battle of Galicia

The offensive begins in Galicia

Role range: 1914-1918

Invasion of Balkans

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

Role range: 1914-1918

Battle of Galicia

The Russians counter-attack & Austrian gains are lost

Role range: 1914-1918

Battle of Galicia

Hotzrndorf is forced to retreat to the River San

Role range: 1914-1918

Battle of Limanowa

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

Role range: 1914-1918

Siege of Vienna

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

Role range: 1914-1918

Battle of Lemberg

The Austro-Hungarians lose almost half a million men

Role range: 1914-1918

Invasion of Balkans

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

Role range: 1914-1918

Invasion of Balkans

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

Role range: 1914-1918

Invasion of Poland

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

Role range: 1914-1918

Siege of Przmysl

Austrian forces surrender to the Russians

Role range: 1914-1918

Invasion of Austria

Italy begins to invade Austria along a 60 mile front

Role range: 1914-1918

Capture of Lemberg

Lemberg is recaptured by Austria

Role range: 1914-1918

Battle of Galicia

Defeats the Russians in Galicia

Role range: 1914-1918

Battle of Mojkova

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

Role range: 1914-1918

Battle of Mojkovac

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.

Role range: 1914-1918

Battle of Mojkovac

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.

Role range: 1914-1918

Battle of Mojkovac

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.

Role range: 1914-1918

Battle of Mojkovac

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.

Role range: 1914-1918

Invasion of Montenegro

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

Role range: 1914-1918

Battle of Mojkova

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

Role range: 1914-1918

Capture of Berane

Austria captures Berane

Role range: 1914-1918

Capture of Cetinje

Austria captures Cetinje

Role range: 1914-1918

Capture of Antivari

Antivari (Montenegro) occupied by Austrian forces

Role range: 1914-1918

Capture of Podgoritza

Podgoritza (Montenegro) occupied by Austrian forces

Role range: 1914-1918

Capture of Scutari

Scutari (Albania) occupied by Austrian forces

Role range: 1914-1918

Capture of San Giovanni

San Giovanni di Medua (Albania) captured by Austrian forces

Role range: 1914-1918

Invasion of Montenegro

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

Role range: 1914-1918

Montenegrin Campaign

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

Role range: 1914-1918

Invasion of Montenegro

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

Role range: 1914-1918

Montenegrin Campaign

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

Role range: 1914-1918

Berat

Berat (Albania) occupied by Austrian forces

Role range: 1914-1918

Durazzo

Durazzo captured by Austrian forces

Role range: 1914-1918

Trentino Offensive

Austrian offensive in the Trentino begins

Trentino Offensive

the main Austrian offensive in the Trentino