Oskar Potiorek

Austro-Hungarian Army officer

Oskar Potiorek - Austro-Hungarian Army officer
Born

November 20th, 1853
171 years ago

Died

1933
92 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Austria-Hungary

Links & References

Served as a major general in the Austro-Hungarian Army during World War I. Commanded the Austro-Hungarian forces during the Serbian Campaign, including battles at the Drina and the Siege of Przemysl. Oversaw military operations in Galicia and was involved in the initial stages of the war on the Eastern Front. Later, held the position of military governor of the occupied territories.

Commanded Austro-Hungarian forces in WWI

Led the Serbian Campaign in 1914

Oversaw the Siege of Przemysl

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