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Ludwig Goiginger was an Austro-Hungarian Lieutenant Field Marshal who served during World War I.

front, Goiginger returned to Italy. He was appointed command of the 60th Division, entrenched on Monte San Gabriele on the Isonzo. On 22 August 1917, during the Eleventh Battle of the Isonzo, Goiginger's spirited defense of Jelenik earned him the gold Medal for Bravery. During the Battle of Caporetto, the 60th Division, integrated into Armeegruppe Kosak, participated in the German-Austro-Hungarian rout of the Italian 2nd Army. On 8 March 1918, Goiginger was appointed to command the XXIV Corps, comprising the 55th and 60th Divisions, along with part of the 94th Division, which was located in the Monte Asolone area.

In June 1918, Goiginger's corps participated in the Second Battle of the Piave River, the Central Powers' last attempt to achieve victory on the Italian front. The corps occupied a bridgehead in Montello, where on 19 June it repulsed an Italian counter-attack, capturing 12,000 prisoners and 84 cannons. General Svetozar Boroević, the front's commander, believed he could utilize Montello's position as a base to prolong the Central Powers offensive. But Erich Ludendorff, head of the German General Staff, said that Germany was unable to allocate the resources necessary for further operations, having devoted all their reserves to the Western front. After consulting with Austro-Hungarian Chief of Staff Arthur Arz von Straußenburg, on 20 June Kaiser Karl I decided to abandon the offensive, ordering a withdrawal north of the Piave. Goiginger initially refused to surrender his hard won territory; after further orders, he accepted the decision. Austro-Hungarian units evacuated Montello, with the last troops withdrawing on 23 June, ending the battle.[2] The command of this action earned Goiginger the Military Order of Maria Theresa

On 19 July, Goiginger was appointed the command of Austria-Hungary's formations on the Western front. The XVIII Corps, comprising the 1st, 35th, and 37th Divisions, along with the 16th Landsturm Division, was attached to Army Group Gallwitz. From October 1918 Goiginger was engaged along the Orne, suffering heavy losses to the American Expeditionary Forces. On 3 November, with the Armistice of Villa Giusti, Austria-Hungary withdrew from the conflict. The Austro-Hungarian corps in France was evacuated first to Arlon, then, on 10 November, towards Thionville. The last Austro-Hungarian troops left Germany on 29 November, and dispersed themselves amongst the states forming as a result of the breakup of the Habsburg monarchy.

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This original Austro-Hungarian war welfare postcard shows Austrian mountain troops fighting in the Dolomites, with the typical Edelweiss border of the Alpine soldiers.

After Italy entered the war on 23 May 1915, the front moved into the high Alps. The fighting at 3,000 meters, in snow and ice, became known as the White War — more soldiers died from avalanches and cold than from combat.

Artwork by Rudolf Kargl (1878-1942), Austrian landscape painter from Vienna (Wien 1878 – Mödling 1942), known for his Alpine watercolors. During WWI his motifs were used for Red Cross and war welfare postcards.

Source https://in.pinterest.com/pin/austrianhungarian-empire-geography--125960120821893566/

Unfortunately, there is no great documentation on the participation of the 35thbdivision , the photographic one practically non-existent, from a document it appears that in the battle of St. Miheil the losses of the division were 99 officers, 3268 soldiers in addition to the loss of 18 guns and 79 machine guns. The fallen were buried together with their German comrades, there is no monument to remember their sacrifice

The Battle of Saint-Mihiel occurred from September 12 to 16, 1918, during World War I. It was a significant conflict involving the Allied forces, primarily the United States and France, against the Central Powers, which included the Austro-Hungarian Army and Germany.

Key Details

DateSeptember 12-16, 1918

Location Saint-Mihiel salient, FranceAllied Forces: United States, France, Central PowersGermany, Austro-Hungarian

Us Army Commander John J. Pershing (U.S.)

Austrian Hungarian Commander FML Ludwig Goiginger

Role of the Austro-Hungarian Army

The Austro-Hungarian Army was one of the Central Powers involved in this battle. Although the primary focus was on German forces, the Austro-Hungarian troops contributed to the defense of the salient. The battle was characterized by the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) leading the charge, marking a pivotal moment for U.S. military involvement in the war.

Significance of the Battle

First Major U.S. Offensive: This battle was notable as it was the first large-scale offensive led mainly by American troops.

Strategic Importance: The objective was to break through German lines and capture the city of Metz, a crucial transportation hub.

Casualties: The Allies suffered approximately 7,000 casualties, while the Central Powers faced over 22,000.

The Battle of Saint-Mihiel demonstrated the effectiveness of American forces and set the stage for subsequent operations in the war.

sources and more information:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle\_of\_Saint-Mihiel

https://historycrunch.com/battle-of-saint-mihiel-in-world-war-i/

IWM

https://meaderingthroughtheprologue.com/austria-and-france-in-the-hapsburg-finale/

Phönix 20.01, which served as the prototype for the license-built Austrian production of the Albatros B.I aircraft during World War I.

The Albatros B.I was a reconnaissance biplane originally designed in Germany. To increase local production and reduce reliance on imports from Germany, the Austro-Hungarian Empire contracted the Phönix Flugzeugwerke (Phönix Aircraft Works) to produce the design under license. The 20.01 designation identifies the specific prototype used to establish the production line and verify that the Austrian-manufactured version met the necessary specifications.

The Albatros B.I, (post-war company designation L.1) was a German military reconnaissance aircraft designed in 1913 and which saw service during World War I.

B.I German production aircraft for the Phönix 20.01 First prototype for Austrian production. Phönix 20.02 second prototype for Austrian production. B.I(Ph) series 21 Production by Phönix Flugzeug-Werke AG at Vienna for the . B.I(Ph) series 24 Production by Phönix Flugzeug-Werke AG at Vienna for the Austro-Hungarian Imperial and Royal Aviation Troops. B.I(Ph) series 25 Production by Phönix Flugzeug-Werke AG at Vienna, with the KNV (Knoller Verspannung) for the Austro-Hungarian Imperial and Royal Aviation Troops; 48 ordered, reduced to 16 due to delays and persistent problems.

The B.Is were withdrawn from front line service in 1915 but some examples served as trainers for the remainder of the war.

sources:https://www.flickr.com/photos/98676556@N00/4718792968

https://www.airhistory.net/photo/690236/20-01

https://reference.org › facts › Albatros_B.I › gAB5nhqj

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Wojciech Horacy Kossak (31 December 1856 – 29 July 1942) was a Polish painter and member of the celebrated Kossak family of artists and writers. He was the son of painter Juliusz Kossak, and twin brother of freedom fighter Tadeusz Kossak.[1] He was also the father of two highly talented literary daughters, Maria Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska and Magdalena Samozwaniec and of a painter son, Jerzy Kossak.

This oil paint is now on display in the Muzeum Józefa Piłsudskiego w Sulejówku Poland

source and more information: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wojciech\_Kossak

http://muzeumpilsudski.pl/sites/default/files/kossak\_1.jpg

Photo: https://ca.pinterest.com/pin/uniforms--157063105734024058/

The operational capacity of the Imperial and Royal Army relied heavily on engineering units like the Kriegspressequartier, which oversaw official documentation and propaganda during the conflict between 1914 and 1918. These specialized railway and mechanical formations ensured the rapid repair of rolling stock and artillery, mitigating the chronic logistical bottlenecks that plagued the Habsburg Monarchy throughout the hostilities.

source:https://picryl.com/media/kriegsalbum-95-bild-28340-bildid-15680250-76da6c

 The specific image captures field telephone and communication installations, known in contemporary military terminology as Telefonanlagen. The establishment of reliable telecommunication networks was critical for command and control across complex trench systems, replacing vulnerable runner systems with instantaneous wire-based telegraphy and telephony.

photo: kriegspressequartier alben 1914 1918 

The Austro-Hungarian Army maintained complex defensive positions on the Eastern and Italian fronts during World War I, utilizing trench networks and fortified field emplacements to withstand artillery bombardments. Infantry regiments such as the Infanterieregiment Nr. 48 operated under rigorous conditions established by the Kriegspressequartier, which systematically documented military operations and daily trench life through official photography.

Photo:

kriegspressequartier alben 1914 1918

source:

https://picryl.com/media/infanterie-kampfstellung-des-ir-48-nordl-opatovice-bildid-15539593-24b1a8

I have found this original print in my collection. The barrel is burst open — probably from overuse or a defective shell.

Given the terrain and damage, I think this is from the Karst/Isonzo front, not far from where I live in Triest

You can see the splintered wheels and torn shield. No crew in the photo — likely abandoned after being knocked out.

This is almost certainly post card of the Alpine Front between Italy and Austria-Hungary

These postcards were printed for 2 main reasons:

Morale + Propaganda - To show duty and brotherhood. The message was "we don't leave our wounded behind, even in the worst conditions."

It was real - In the mountains soldiers actually had to rope each other down cliffs and carry wounded on stretchers through snow and rock. Avalanches and falls killed as many as bullets. So "difficult rescue" was literal.

About the artist he is Friedrich Schwarz. He made a whole series of patriotic postcards for the Austro-Hungarian army.

The men hold a shield reading Kriegs-Jahr 1914-1915 Bozen — "War Year 1914-1915 Bozen". Ground is still snowy.

The back of the postcard is postmarked BOZEN 2, 15.III.15 and was sent to Frau Hoffinger in Ried im Innkreis, Upper Austria.

Austro-Hungarian Škoda 30.5 cm Mörser M.11 siege howitzer in firing position. Note the cruciform platform and ammunition wagon.

Next to the photo are two period Kappenabzeichen commemorating the heavy artillery.

Top: Square badge, WIR visible, showing a 30.5 cm Mörser.

Found near Hermada, Karst Plateau, Isonzo Front.

Bottom: Oval badge dated 1914-16. Found near Freikofel, Carnic Alps.

The two Kappenabzeichen were found near two Škoda Howitzer positions. These massive Škoda mortars saw action on the Serbian, Russian, and Italian Fronts. The crews were proud of them, and badges like these were sold to support the war effort.

Two gunners photographed in what seems to be an artillery depot or maintenance area, among different artillery pieces:

We can notice

Skoda M.15 7.5cm Gebirgskanone

9 cm Feldkanone M.75

Two 10 cm Feldhaubitze M.14

1 Škoda 3,7 cm trenchcannon

Parked under the trees, waiting.

On the back of a Feldpostkarte from the same period: "Serbien" probably early war