Austria-Hungary
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(356)1916
January
- 22
- Austrians take AntivariOn 22 January 1916 Austro-Hungarian troops took Antivari (Bar), Montenegro's only important port. The whole Montenegrin coast was now in enemy hands.
- Reports of Romanian–Russian talksA British chronology records the start of Romanian–Russian talks on military aid on 22 January 1916. Other sources do not confirm that date.
- 23
- Austrians occupy ScutariOn the evening of 23 January 1916 Austro-Hungarian troops entered Scutari unopposed, ending half a year of Montenegrin rule in northern Albania's chief town.
- Austrians take PodgoricaAround 23 January 1916 the Austrians entered Podgorica, Montenegro's largest town. In the turmoil of those days the Albanian leader Isa Boletini was killed.
February
March
- 15
- Austria-Hungary breaks off relations with PortugalOn 15 March 1916, six days after the German declaration of war, Austria-Hungary broke off diplomatic relations with Portugal. Its minister left Lisbon.
- Key eventAustria-Hungary at war with PortugalOn 15 March 1916 Austria-Hungary followed Germany and broke with Portugal. The two were now at war, though by contemporary sources with no separate declaration.
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August
- 17
- Romania's treaty with the EntenteOn 17 August 1916 in Bucharest Brătianu signed a secret treaty and military convention with the Entente, promising to attack Austria-Hungary by 28 August.
- End of the Sixth Battle of the IsonzoOn 17 August 1916 Cadorna halted the offensive on the Isonzo. After taking Gorizia the Italians spent a week vainly storming the new Austrian defence line.
- Brusilov offensive winds downBy mid-August 1916 Brusilov's attacks on Kovel had stalled. On 17 August he set his armies new objectives, but the offensive was already losing momentum.