Hungarian Military History During the Great War
The Great War
The First World War transformed Europe and profoundly shaped the future of Hungary. Millions of men from every region of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy served on battlefields stretching from Galicia and the Carpathians to the Italian Front and the Balkans.
Hungarian officers and soldiers served in both the Imperial and Royal Army (K.u.K.) and the Royal Hungarian Honvéd, participating in campaigns that would ultimately lead to the collapse of the Dual Monarchy in 1918.
The TŰZKERESZT Archive preserves original wartime photographs, officer portraits, field correspondence, military decorations, regimental histories and family collections documenting the experiences of Hungarian servicemen throughout the Great War.
Officer & Soldier Portraits
Royal Hungarian Honvéd
Imperial & Royal Army (K.u.K.)
Military Hospitals
Prisoners of War
Decorations & Awards
Letters & Field Post
Veterans & Personal Histories
Historical Scope
Particular emphasis is placed on Hungarian military service between 1914 and 1918, including original photographs from frontline units, military hospitals, prisoner-of-war camps, officer schools and veterans' collections.
Many of the photographs originate from private family albums and previously unpublished collections, preserving both military history and the personal experiences of those who served.
Browse the Collection
Browse original photographs, personal albums, officer portraits, military hospitals, decorations, regimental histories and research articles relating to Hungarian military service during the First World War.
TŰZKERESZT Digital Archive • Hungarian Military History During the Great War
