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Simultaneously, Austria-Hungary faced its own challenges in Serbia. The Austro-Hungarian Empire, motivated by an intent to suppress Serbian resistance, resorted to ruthless measures in response to guerilla warfare tactics employed by Serbian civilians. Historical records indicate that the Austrian military executed an estimated 3,500 Serbian civilians in mere weeks, perpetuating a cycle of violence that sought to stifle nationalist sentiments but instead inflamed animosity.
Visual evidence, including photographs from mass executions, painted a grim picture of the conflict’s realities and showcased the ruthless efficiency of the Austro-Hungarian military in suppressing insurgents and their supporters.