The Great War S2E2 — In Dire Straits - Russia on Austro-Hungary's Doorstep - Week 24
The Great War•Season 2•Episode 2

In Dire Straits - Russia on Austro-Hungary's Doorstep - Week 24

Jan 8, 20159 min
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The Austro-Hungarian army resembles a better militia after six months into the war. The defeats against Serbia and Russia and still under siege in Galicia - the forces are in dire straits. Many casualties, especially among the officers, mean that an effective warfare is impossible.

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Episode Summary

"In Dire Straits - Russia on Austro-Hungary's Doorstep - Week 24" is episode 2 of The Great War season 2. It aired on January 8, 2015.