German and Austrian prisoners in Russian captivity. The Austro-Hungarian Army was composed of 15 different ethnic groups from within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. They spoke different languages on the battlefield, and in some cases harbored ancient resentments that hampered unity. Below: Russian prisoners in Berlin. |
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