Liborius Ritter von Frank
Austrian general (1848–1935)
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Liborius Ritter von Frank (5 October 1848 – 26 February 1935) was an Austro-Hungarian general in World War I. He commanded the Austro-Hungarian Fifth Army in 1914 at the start of the war, and fought at the Battle of Cer, Battle of the Drina and Battle of Kolubara.[1] He was replaced by General Karl Tersztyánszky von Nádas after the failure of the first Serbian campaign, the enormous casualties suffered by his army reduced to about 40% of its strength and the disbandment of the Balkanstreitkräfte.
Born5 October 1848
Died26 February 1935 (aged 86)
Allegiance
Austria-Hungary
Austria-HungaryBranch
Austro-Hungarian ArmyLiborius Ritter von Frank | |
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| Born | 5 October 1848 |
| Died | 26 February 1935 (aged 86) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Austria-Hungary |
Branch | Austro-Hungarian Army |
Rank | General |
| Commands | 5th Army |
Conflicts | World War I |
