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8 - 1917

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 November 2021

Graydon A. Tunstall
Graydon A. Tunstall
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University of South Florida
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Describes the dire home front situation; with famine, disease, lack of fuel and other goods prompting discontent and strikes. Also detailed are the defeats of the Austro-Hungarian Army and German victory during the Kerensky offensive in July 1917, as well as the 10th and 11th Isonzo River campaigns and the Battle of Caporetto. The Austro-Hungarian Army was left exhausted and close to defeat after the 11th Isonzo Battle. Emperor Karl’s attempts at achieving peace are derailed by the Sixtus Affair.

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home situation critical June offensiveArmy collapse and armistice negotiationsArzKarl
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The Austro-Hungarian Army and the First World War , pp. 281 - 322
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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  • 1917
  • Graydon A. Tunstall, University of South Florida
  • Book: The Austro-Hungarian Army and the First World War
  • Online publication: 10 November 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139043342.010
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  • 1917
  • Graydon A. Tunstall, University of South Florida
  • Book: The Austro-Hungarian Army and the First World War
  • Online publication: 10 November 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139043342.010
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  • 1917
  • Graydon A. Tunstall, University of South Florida
  • Book: The Austro-Hungarian Army and the First World War
  • Online publication: 10 November 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139043342.010
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