Radomir Putnik

ModernGeneralSerbia1847 — 1917

Serbian WWI chief of general staff.

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Quick Facts

Born

1847

Died

1917

Country

Serbia

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)62

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)60

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)66

Total Score61.3

Radomir Putnik — Complete Timeline

1912 AD

Command during the Balkan WarsWar◆ Major

Putnik led the Serbian Army to victories against the Ottoman Empire in the First Balkan War and against Bulgaria in the Second Balkan War. These wars doubled Serbia's territory and established it as a regional power.

Balkan WarsTerritorial ExpansionVictory

Impact: regionalconstructive

Appointment as Chief of General StaffPolitical Action◆ Major

Putnik was appointed Chief of the General Staff of the Serbian Army. He was responsible for planning and executing military operations during the Balkan Wars and World War I.

Military CommandBalkan Wars

Impact: nationalconstructive

1914 AD

Command during the Serbian Campaign of World War IWar◆ Major

Putnik commanded the Serbian Army during the initial Austro-Hungarian invasions. Despite being ill, he directed the successful defense of Serbia, including the victories at Cer and Kolubara.

World War IDefenseVictory

Impact: regionalconstructive

1915 AD

Retreat through AlbaniaWar

Putnik led the Serbian Army and government in a winter retreat across the Albanian mountains after a combined German, Austro-Hungarian, and Bulgarian offensive. The retreat saved the army but resulted in heavy casualties from cold, disease, and enemy attacks.

World War IRetreatSurvival

Impact: regionaltragic