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Invasion
The Conquest of Serbia, 1915
Richard L. DiNardo
- 248 pages
- English
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Invasion
The Conquest of Serbia, 1915
Richard L. DiNardo
About This Book
This extended study of one of the critical campaigns of World War I sheds light on vital strategic consequences for both sides. Published during the centennial of the events it considers, this book provides a comprehensive examination of one of the most interesting and influential campaigns of World War I, a campaign that was the apex of mobile warfare at the time. By the late summer of 1915, the Russian threat to Austria-Hungary had been eliminated by the Central Powers. That allowed Erich von Falkenhayn, head of the German supreme command, to turn his attention to his next strategic targetâthe conquest of Serbiaâwhich was imperative to opening a land route to the Ottoman Empire. Until that task was accomplished, matters on the all-important Western Front would have to wait. This first major study of the invasion of Serbia covers events primarily from the viewpoint of the Central Powers, which played the most pivotal role in the campaign. The book considers the impact of factors as diverse as diplomacy, command, coalition warfare, mountain warfare, military technology, and the harsh environment in which the campaign was conducted. Readers will come away with an understanding of and appreciation for the importance of the Serbian campaign as it affected the outcome of the war and the ultimate destruction of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Maps
- Series Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1. Scorpions in a Bottle: AustriaâHungary and Serbia, 1875â1914
- 2. Setting the Target: Strategic Priorities and Decisions, MarchâSeptember 1915
- 3. Forces, Plans, and Preparations: September 1915
- 4. The Opening Moves: September 25âOctober 12, 1915
- 5. Fighting Storms and Serbs: October 12â22, 1915
- 6. The Fall of KragujevaÄ and NiĆĄ: October 22âNovember 5, 1915
- 7. The Pursuit: November 6â30, 1915
- 8. Aftermath: December 1915âJanuary 1916
- 9. Assessments
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author