Attempting to relieve Przemyśl
The Winter War 1915 campaign continues for a couple more days - have you earned a gold medal yet? While the French and Germans were battling for control of the Hartmanswillerkopf peak, on the Eastern Front there were Austro-Hungarian troops trying to break through to relieve Przemyśl Fortress.
A painting of Russian troops marching through the mountains.
In an ill-conceived attempt to relieve the besieged Przemyśl Fortress, the Austro-Hungarian command launched a 1915 offensive through the Carpathian Mountains in the depths of Winter. Around 175,000 men were committed to a grueling slog through impossible conditions with deep snow and night temperatures that could reach -25°F. A horrific 75% would become casualties through freezing, exhaustion, suicide, and more rarely combat. After some initial success against outnumbered Russian defenders, counter-attacks quickly drove back the Austro-Hungarian effort. They never got close to relieving Przemyśl.
A painting of soldiers in snowy conditions.
The campaign will end on February 4th. So far the Entente are ahead with almost 30,000 less casualties than the Central Powers. Will things change before the 4th?
A painting of Russian troops marching through the mountains.In an ill-conceived attempt to relieve the besieged Przemyśl Fortress, the Austro-Hungarian command launched a 1915 offensive through the Carpathian Mountains in the depths of Winter. Around 175,000 men were committed to a grueling slog through impossible conditions with deep snow and night temperatures that could reach -25°F. A horrific 75% would become casualties through freezing, exhaustion, suicide, and more rarely combat. After some initial success against outnumbered Russian defenders, counter-attacks quickly drove back the Austro-Hungarian effort. They never got close to relieving Przemyśl.
A painting of soldiers in snowy conditions.The campaign will end on February 4th. So far the Entente are ahead with almost 30,000 less casualties than the Central Powers. Will things change before the 4th?