Invasion: The Conquest of Serbia, 1915 by Dr. Richard DiNardo

In the late summer of 1915, the German military powerhouse turned from the growing stalemate on the western front of World War I to a new objective: the conquest of Serbia’s mountainous and treacherous terrain to open a corridor to the Ottoman Empire. The fight for Serbia represented a “proto-blitzkrieg,” showcasing every technological advancement the German juggernaut had at its disposal. In this video, Dr. Richard DiNardo gives a lecture at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center based on his book, Invasion: The Conquest of Serbia, 1915, in an effort to dissect the German push into the tiny country. He describes the difficult terrain, the horrendous weather, and the brutal combat of the campaign. Dr. DiNardo also examines the military innovations on which the Germans capitalized to subdue their eastern enemies. Previously overlooked by historians, these innovations were integral to the future of modern warfare: telephones, railroads, extensive use of aircraft, heavy artillery, coalition warfare, and continued development of the famed German general staff.

Lecture Date: October 19, 2016

Length: 73 Minutes

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