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Austro Collection (page 5)

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Background imageAustro Collection: Count von Czernin and Richard von Kuhlmann, Brest Litovsk

Count von Czernin and Richard von Kuhlmann, Brest Litovsk
Count Ottokar von Czernin (1872-1932), Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister (left) and Richard von Kuhlmann (1873-1948), German Foreign Secretary (right), arriving at Brest Litovsk, Russia (now Brest)

Background imageAustro Collection: Alexander von Kluck, German army officer, WW1

Alexander von Kluck, German army officer, WW1
Alexander Heinrich Rudolph von Kluck (1846-1934), German general during the First World War. He also served in the Austro-Prussian and Franco-Prussian Wars. Date: circa 1914-1916

Background imageAustro Collection: General Viktor Dankl von Krasnik, Austro-Hungarian Army

General Viktor Dankl von Krasnik, Austro-Hungarian Army
Count Viktor Dankl von Krasnik (1854-1941) of the Austro-Hungarian Army, promoted to Generaloberst (Colonel General) during the First World War. Date: circa 1915

Background imageAustro Collection: Tomas Masaryk, Czech President

Tomas Masaryk, Czech President
Tomas Garrigue Masaryk (1850-1937), Austro-Hungarian and Czechoslovak politician, founder and first President of Czechoslovakia. Date: circa 1918

Background imageAustro Collection: Archduke Friedrich and General von Falkenhayn

Archduke Friedrich and General von Falkenhayn
Archduke Friedrich Maria of Austria ((1856-1936), Supreme Commander of the Austro-Hungarian Army during the First World War, speaking with General Erich von Falkenhayn (1861-1922)

Background imageAustro Collection: Archduke Friedrich, Hotzendorf and Bohm-Ermolli

Archduke Friedrich, Hotzendorf and Bohm-Ermolli
Archduke Friedrich Maria of Austria (1856-1936) (centre), Supreme Commander of the Austro-Hungarian Army during the First World War, with Count Franz Conrad von Hotzendorf (1852-1925) (left)

Background imageAustro Collection: Archduke Karl Franz Josef of Austria with 7th Brigade

Archduke Karl Franz Josef of Austria with 7th Brigade
Archduke Karl Franz Josef of Austria (1887-1922), future Emperor of Austria (Charles I of Austria, 1916-1918), seen here standing, centre, bids farewell to the divisional staff of the 7th Brigade

Background imageAustro Collection: Kaiser Franz Josef I, Emperor of Austria

Kaiser Franz Josef I, Emperor of Austria (1830-1916), seen here with others, all in ceremonial uniform. circa early 20th century

Background imageAustro Collection: Archduke Friedrich of Austria inspecting troops, Predazzo

Archduke Friedrich of Austria inspecting troops, Predazzo
Archduke Friedrich Maria of Austria (1856-1936), Supreme Commander of the Austro-Hungarian Army during the First World War. Seen here inspecting the 9th Mountain Brigade in Predazzo, Northern Italy

Background imageAustro Collection: Bohm-Ermolli command post, Czernowitz (Chernivtsi)

Bohm-Ermolli command post, Czernowitz (Chernivtsi)
Soldiers of the Austro-Hungarian Army at the command post of army commander General Eduard von Bohm-Ermolli (1856-1941) (seen here behind the table, wearing the darker cap)

Background imageAustro Collection: Major-General Blum with officers of Austria-Hungary

Major-General Blum with officers of Austria-Hungary
Major-General Blum in circle of Austro-Hungarian officers in World War One

Background imageAustro Collection: General von Boehm-Ermolli and General von Bardolf

General von Boehm-Ermolli and General von Bardolf
Eduard Freiherr von Boehm-Ermolli (1856 1941), Austrian cavalry general (on left) and his chief of staff, General von Bardolf during World War One

Background imageAustro Collection: General Boroevic

General Boroevic
Svetozar Boroevic (or Borojevic) von Bojna (1856 1920), Croatian- born Austro-Hungarian field marshal in World War One. Date: 1914

Background imageAustro Collection: Prague 1914, soldiers called up

Prague 1914, soldiers called up
In Prague, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, relatives say their farewells as soldiers gather, having been called up in anticipation of the coming conflict

Background imageAustro Collection: Island and Fort at Izzeddin, Crete

Island and Fort at Izzeddin, Crete. This was the base of the Austro-Hungarian army on Crete. Although much of modern Greece had been independent since the 1820s, Crete remained in Ottoman hands

Background imageAustro Collection: Greece, Crete - Foreign Consulates

Greece, Crete - Foreign Consulates
Foreign Consulates in Crete at the time of Cretan Independence, including the English Consulate, the Austro-Hungarian Consultae, the Russian Consulate

Background imageAustro Collection: Trogir - Visit of Franz Joseph

Trogir - Visit of Franz Joseph
Visit of Franz Joseph (1830 - 1916), the Austro-Hungarian Emperor to Trogir (Trogira) on 25th June 1891

Background imageAustro Collection: Smichov - Czech Republic

Smichov - Czech Republic. The Ringhoffer factory (visible in the top right-hand corner of this card), founded in 1852 by railway magnate Baron Franz Ringhoffer (1817-1873)

Background imageAustro Collection: Lemberg (Lviv)

Lemberg (Lviv)
The city of Lemberg, now known as Lviv, in the Ukraine. At the opening of World War I, Lemberg was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire

Background imageAustro Collection: Victory Column (Siegessaule), Berlin, Germany

Victory Column (Siegessaule), Berlin, Germany
The Victory Column (Siegessaule) in Berlin, Germany, designed in the 1860s to commemorate the Prussian victory in the Danish-Prussian War

Background imageAustro Collection: Map of Bozen / Bolzano - Italy

Map of Bozen / Bolzano - Italy - then (at the time of publication) part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Annexed by Italy at the end of World War I

Background imageAustro Collection: Count Berchold, the Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister

Count Berchold, the Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister

Background imageAustro Collection: Romanian Troops attacking Ghemesh Station, Austro-Hungaria

Romanian Troops attacking Ghemesh Station, Austro-Hungaria
Illustration showing the surprise attack launched by Romanian troops on Ghemesh railway station in Austro-Hungaria, 1916. On the first day of hostilities between these two countries the Romanians

Background imageAustro Collection: A Serbian Dragoon regiment in the Battle of Borenitza

A Serbian Dragoon regiment in the Battle of Borenitza
A Serbian Dragoon regiment, part of the Allied army based in the Greek port of Salonika, are pictured riding to repel an attack by the Bulgarian army, October 1916

Background imageAustro Collection: Dryden in Car C1928

Dryden in Car C1928
ERNST DRYDEN Poster artist, fashion pioneer and Hollywood costume designer. At wheel of austro-Daimler, Hello (glasses), Lily on left

Background imageAustro Collection: The Cape of Pillars, Crown Prince Rudolf Land, 1875

The Cape of Pillars, Crown Prince Rudolf Land, 1875
Engraving showing the Cape of Pillars, on the coast of Crown Prince Rudolf Land, as seen by the Austro-Hungarian North Pole Expedition of 1872-1874

Background imageAustro Collection: The Prussian Army advance at the Battle of Sadowa; Seven Wee

The Prussian Army advance at the Battle of Sadowa; Seven Wee
Illustration showing the army of the Crown Prince of Prussia advancing at the Battle of Sadowa during the Seven Weeks War (or Austro-Prussian War) of 1866

Background imageAustro Collection: Karl Franz Joseph

Karl Franz Joseph
CARL/KARL/CHARLES I OF AUSTRIA Charles Habsburg, last Emperor of Austria (1916-1918)

Background imageAustro Collection: Count Von Aehrenthal

Count Von Aehrenthal
COUNT ALOIS LEXA VON AEHRENTHAL Austro-Hungarian statesman; foreign minister 1906-1912

Background imageAustro Collection: Austrians Take Sarajevo

Austrians Take Sarajevo
The Austro-Hungarian colours are raised over a fort outside Sarajevo, as the Turks are forced to abandon the city

Background imageAustro Collection: Dubrovnik in 1918

Dubrovnik in 1918
Dubrovnik - then known as Ragusa - was a naval base for the Austro-Hungarian Imperial fleet during World War One




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"Austro: The Resilient Spirit of the Austro-Hungarian Empire" Step into a world where history comes alive, as we delve into the captivating story of Austro. Personifying the grandeur and strength of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, this caption takes you on a journey through time. Immerse yourself in the era of World War I, where Austro stood tall as one of the Central Powers. With its majestic flag fluttering proudly in the wind, it symbolized unity and determination amidst turbulent times. Witness the bravery and valor of an Austrian Kaiserjaeger soldier, adorned in his uniform, ready to defend his homeland with unwavering loyalty. The poster advertising Austro-Hungarian War Bonds reminds us that even during war, patriotism knows no bounds. Commanded by General Conrad von Hotzendorf, who led with strategic brilliance and unyielding resolve, the Austro-Hungarian Army fought alongside their allies under Sultan Mehmed V Reshad's leadership. Together they formed an indomitable force against their adversaries. Propaganda played a crucial role during those tumultuous years; harmonious messages were spread across nations by Kaiser Wilhelm II himself as he presented medals to honor valiant soldiers in Warsaw. These acts aimed to instill hope and inspire perseverance among both troops and civilians alike. As General Rudolf von Metz triumphantly entered Jaroslau in Poland during WWI, it marked another milestone for Austro's relentless pursuit for victory. Their presence was felt far beyond their borders - from Berlin's iconic Siegessaule monument featuring Winged Victoria figure celebrating triumphs to distant lands where Austrian soldiers donned uniforms with pride. Austro embodies resilience - facing challenges head-on while never losing sight of its goals. Its legacy lives on through these historical snapshots that remind us how nations can rise above adversity when united under a common cause.