Murtala Mohammed vs Svetozar Boroevic

Mohammed launched a major anti-corruption campaign, retired thousands of civil servants and military officers, and restructured the government. He also announced plans to move the federal capital from Lagos to Abuja and created new states.

General Murtala Mohammed was appointed Head of State of Nigeria on July 29, 1975, after a bloodless coup that overthrew General Yakubu Gowon. Mohammed promised to restore discipline and tackle corruption in the oil-rich nation.

Murtala Mohammed was assassinated on February 13, 1976, in Lagos during a failed coup attempt led by Lieutenant Colonel Buka Suka Dimka. His death after only 200 days in power shocked Nigeria and led to the ascension of Olusegun Obasanjo.

Boroević commanded the Austro-Hungarian forces on the Isonzo River front against repeated Italian offensives. Despite inferior numbers and resources, his defensive tactics held the line for over two years, inflicting heavy Italian casualties.

Boroević's forces participated in the German-led offensive at Caporetto. His army group advanced deep into Italian territory, capturing thousands of prisoners. The victory was the most significant Austro-Hungarian success of the war.

Boroević commanded the Austro-Hungarian forces in the Battle of the Piave River. The offensive failed to break the Italian lines, resulting in heavy losses. The defeat marked the beginning of the end for the Habsburg army.

After the armistice, Boroevi