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1917 in Austria-Hungary

Explore 15 historical events and records for Austria-Hungary in 1917.

Historical records for Austria-Hungary in 1917

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July

Kerensky Offensive

Bohm-Ermolli, Eduard von ยท Galicia ยท Army Commander ยท Warfare / World War, 1st

Faces Russian attacks against Austro-Hungarian positions in Galicia.

Kerensky Offensive

Kirchbach, Karl von ยท Galicia ยท Army Commander ยท Warfare / World War, 1st

Commands Austro-Hungarian forces resisting the Russian offensive.

Kerensky Offensive

Charles I, Karl ยท Vienna ยท Warfare / World War, 1st

Receives reports that the Russian attack is beginning to falter.

Kerensky Offensive

Arz von Straussenburg, Arthur ยท Vienna ยท Chief of Staff ยท Warfare / World War, 1st

Works with German commanders as the counteroffensive is prepared.

Kerensky Offensive

Bohm-Ermolli, Eduard von ยท Tarnopol ยท Army Commander ยท Warfare / World War, 1st

Austro-Hungarian forces join the counterattack toward Tarnopol.

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Bรถhm-Ermolli Defence

Bรถhm-Ermolli, Eduard von ยท Galicia ยท Warfare / World War, 1st

Bรถhm-Ermolli commands forces resisting the Russian attack.

Counterattack Planning

Bรถhm-Ermolli, Eduard von ยท Eastern Front ยท Warfare / World War, 1st

German commanders prepare a counterattack after the Russian advance loses momentum.

Denikin Report

Bรถhm-Ermolli, Eduard von ยท Galicia ยท Warfare / World War, 1st

Denikin reports on declining effectiveness of revolutionary army units.

Eastern Front Assessment

Bรถhm-Ermolli, Eduard von ยท Eastern Front ยท Warfare / World War, 1st

German commanders evaluate the weakening Russian military position.

Front Morale

Bรถhm-Ermolli, Eduard von ยท Galicia ยท Warfare / World War, 1st

Reports show serious problems with army morale and discipline.

Historical Assessment

Bรถhm-Ermolli, Eduard von ยท Galicia ยท Warfare / World War, 1st

The campaign demonstrates the weakening of Russian military power.

July Crisis

Bรถhm-Ermolli, Eduard von ยท Petrograd ยท Warfare / World War, 1st

The military setback contributes to unrest during the July crisis.

Kerensky Visit

Bรถhm-Ermolli, Eduard von ยท Galicia ยท Warfare / World War, 1st

Kerensky visits troops attempting to restore confidence before the offensive.

Russian Advance

Bรถhm-Ermolli, Eduard von ยท Galicia ยท Warfare / World War, 1st

Russian armies advance temporarily before facing stronger resistance.

Russian Command

Bรถhm-Ermolli, Eduard von ยท Mogilev ยท Warfare / World War, 1st

Senior commanders discuss operational problems facing the army.

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