The Battle of Cer was a military campaign fought between Austria-Hungary and Serbia in August 1914, starting three weeks into the Serbian Campaign of 1914, the initial military action of the First World War. It took place around Cer Mountain and several surrounding villages, as well as the town of Šabac.
The Battle of Cer ended with the first Allied victory of World War I.
On August 24, in the year 1914, The Battle of Cer ended with the first Allied victory of World War I. This event is recorded as a Selected Events event in the history of August 24, one of 415 recorded events on this date across all of history.
Key Facts
- This event took place on August 24, 1914 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Selected Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 3 Wikipedia articles.
- The event is associated with a specific geographical location (see map below).
- Wikipedia source last updated on 27 July 2026.
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