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Przemyśl
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1914
September
24
First siege of Przemyśl begins
On 24 September 1914 the Russian Third Army cut Przemyśl off from the Austro-Hungarian army. The first siege of one of the largest fortresses in Europe began.
October
09
Relief of Przemyśl
On 9 October 1914 cavalry of General Boroević's Third Army reached Przemyśl. After a failed assault the Russians drew back from the fortress behind the San.
November
10
Second siege of Przemyśl begins
On 10 November 1914 the Russians again closed the ring around the fortress of Przemyśl. Some 130,000 soldiers and thousands of civilians were encircled.
1915
January
23
Carpathian offensive begins
On 23 January 1915 Austria-Hungary and the German South Army struck in the Carpathians to push the Russians back from the passes and relieve besieged Przemyśl.
March
22
Fall of Przemyśl
At dawn on 22 March 1915 the Przemyśl garrison blew up its forts and bridges, then raised white flags. About 120,000 men went into Russian captivity.
May
23
End of the Battle of the San
Until 23 May 1915 the Germans and Austrians held their San bridgeheads against Russian counter-attacks. Mackensen prepared to attack Radymno and Przemyśl.
24
Fighting to retake Przemyśl begins
On 24 May 1915 Mackensen's army struck at Radymno to cut Przemyśl off from the east. The Russians lost Radymno and thousands of men as prisoners.
June
03
The Central Powers retake Przemyśl
Early on 3 June 1915 German and Austro-Hungarian troops entered Przemyśl, abandoned by the Russians. Russian rule in the town had lasted 73 days.
11
End of the Battle of Przemyśl
A British chronology ends the Battle of Przemyśl on 11 June 1915. After the fortress fell, the front halted at Mościska and Mackensen prepared to hit Lviv.