The Austro-Hungarian Navy: A Forgotten Fleet on the Adriatic

Long overshadowed by the British Royal Navy and the German High Seas Fleet, the Austro-Hungarian k.u.k. Kriegsmarine was a formidable force that dominated the Adriatic and challenged Italian and Allied naval power in World War I. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the rise of the Habsburg navy from a mere coastal defense force to a modern battle fleet under Archduke Franz Ferdinand's patronage. They delve into the daring exploits of Admiral Miklós Horthy, the controversial sinking of the Szent István, the construction of the technologically advanced Tegetthoff-class dreadnoughts, and the navy's role in the war's lesser-known Adriatic theater. They also discuss the futuristic U-boat designs, the rivalry with Italy, and the symbolic end at Pola. From the naval base at Trieste to the armistice in November 1918, discover how Austria-Hungary's 'forgotten fleet' shaped Mediterranean history and left a legacy in successor states like Yugoslavia and Italy. #AustroHungarianNavy #KukKriegsmarine #MiklosHorthy #SzentIstvan #TegetthoffClass #AdriaticSea #WorldWarI #NavalHistory #ArchdukeFranzFerdinand #Pola #Trieste #MaximilianVonSpee #Submarine #Dreadnought #AustriaHungary #OtrantoBarrage #FexingoHistory #History #AustrianHistory #HabsburgDynasty Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo