Which would have been a severe violation of Serbian sovereignty and the
which would have been a severe violation of Serbian sovereignty and the countrys constitution.
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1914 in Austria — Page 2
Explore 100 historical events and records for Austria in 1914.
Historical records for Austria in 1914
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July
Declaration of War
Austro-Hungarian Government order General Mobilization
Mobilization
Austro-Hungarian Government order General Mobilization
Invasion of Balkans
Leads Austro-Hungarian forces during the July crisis. Advises preemptive attack against the Balkans
Invasion of Serbia
Count Berchtold had been accused of indecisiveness and diffidence during the Balkan Wars, he gave proof of more resolve during the July Crisis.
July Crisis
Count Berchtold had been accused of indecisiveness and diffidence during the Balkan Wars, he gave proof of more resolve during the July Crisis.
Mobilization
Mobilizes Austria against Serbia in July, convinced of a quick victory
Young Rebels
Count Berchtold had been accused of indecisiveness and diffidence during the Balkan Wars, he gave proof of more resolve during the July Crisis.
August
Declaration of War
Montenegro declares war on Austria-Hungary
Declaration of War
Austria & Russia are at war, Russia supports Serbia. Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia
Declaration of War
Austria is at war with Montenegro
Capture of Shabatz
Austrian forces cross the Save and seize Shabatz
Declaration of War
Great Britain is at war with Austria
Invasion of Serbia
Austrian forces cross River Drina and begin first invasion of Serbia
Declaration of War
Austria-Hungary declares war on Belgium
Battle of Galicia
The offensive begins in Galicia
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Japan
Austria-Hungary severs diplomatic relations with Japan
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Austria-Hungary
Japan severs diplomatic relations with Austria-Hungary. Japan declares "State of War" with Austria-Hungary
Declaration of War
Japan declares "State of War" with Austria-Hungary. Austria is at war with Japan
Declaration of War
Austro-Hungarian declaration of war received by Belgian Government. Austria is at war with Belgium
International Declaration
Austro-Hungarian declaration of war received by Belgian Government
Battle of Kamarov
Wins a tactical victory over the Russians
Commander of 4th Army
Appointed Commander of the 4th Army
Invasion of Ardennes
Leads the 4th Army through the Ardennes
Invasion of Balkans
Hopes to quickly defeat Serbia by sending 12 divisions to the Balkans
Invasion of France
Leads the 4th Army through the Ardennes
Siege of Ardennes
Leads the 4th Army through the Ardennes
September
Habilitation
Completes his habilitation and obtains the qualification required to teach independently at university level.
Battle of Galicia
The Russians counter-attack & Austrian gains are lost
Battle of Galicia
Hotzrndorf is forced to retreat to the River San
Capture of Lemberg
The Russians capture Lemberg, Lwow, capital of Austrian Galicia
Battle of Drina
Battle of the Drina begins
Invasion of Serbia
Austrian forces begin second invasion of Serbia
Diplomatic Expulsion
German and Austrian representatives expelled from Egypt
Battle of Rava Ruska
Army almost surrounded
Dismissal
Dismissed after Rava Ruska
October
Race to the Sea
Leads the 4th Army north to Flanders in the "race to the sea"
December
Battle of Limanowa
Battles of Limanowa, in which Austrian forces save their lines and prevent Russia attacking Vienna
Siege of Vienna
Battles of Limanowa, in which Austrian forces save their lines and prevent Russia attacking Vienna
Other events (month unknown)
Battle of Lemberg
The Austro-Hungarians lose almost half a million men
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