uzzok

Updated: May 1, 2025

Brussilov tried to push his way to the rear of the Uzzok position, and though the Austrians delivered a vigorous counter-attack they were ultimately defeated. In fire weeks of fighting Ivanov captured over seventy thousand prisoners. During this period there was considerable activity in East Prussia, and the Courland coast was bombarded by the German Baltic squadron.

Richard Joseph Beamish - History of the World War, Vol. 3

It released a large Russian army, which was sent to reinforce the armies of Ivanov, where the Austrians were vigorously attacked. By the end of March the Russians had captured the last Austrian position on the Lupkow pass and were attacking vigorously the pass of Uzzok, which maintained a stubborn defense.

Richard Joseph Beamish - History of the World War, Vol. 3

The Austrians attempted to follow up their successes at the Dukla Pass by attempting to seize the Lupkow Pass, and the Uzzok Pass, still further to the east, but the Russians were tired of retreating. New troops had arrived, and about the 20th of December a new advance was begun.

Richard Joseph Beamish - History of the World War, Vol. 3