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
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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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