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Throughout Serbia, the war’s brutality was on full display. Austro-German units employed ruthless tactics against civilians, aiming to terrorize and block Serbian retreat routes. As a result, two Serbian armies found themselves isolated—one retreating toward Montenegro in the north, the other crossing into central Albania in the south. Bulgarian advances further threatened the region, capturing Niš and cutting vital supply lines. The region was engulfed in chaos, with civilians fleeing in fear and soldiers engaged in desperate, grinding battles.
Summary of the Week’s Key Battles and Losses
The week concluded with the fading of significant battles:
- The Italian front saw the end of the third Soča battle, with colossal casualties and no breakthrough.