How German support helped turn the tide for Austria-Hungary

The Austro-Hungarian Empire Strikes Back I THE GREAT WAR Week 48 · 9:49 · Video: The Great War · Watch at the source

In short: After their military was left in shambles, the Austro-Hungarian Empire began to see a reversal of fortunes on the Eastern Front, aided by strategic German intervention.

This video examines a pivotal shift in the Great War where the tide began turning on the Eastern Front. Supported by German generals such as August von Mackensen, the Austro-Hungarian military moved to reclaim territory, including the conquest of Lemberg, while Russian forces continued their 'Big Retreat'.

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