War is often a hellish, confusing time filled with violence and misfortune. When you have soldiers from numerous countries who cannot speak the same language, things become even more complicated. As it turns out, adding a ton of alcohol to the mix doesn't actually help. This week, we take a look at the famed Battle of Karansebes. 

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Austro-Turkish War (1788-1791). Wikipedia. Accessed on May 7, 2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austro-Turkish_War_(1788%E2%80%931791)

Battle of Karansebes. Wikipedia. Accessed on May 7, 2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kar%C3%A1nsebes

Mendes, Claudia. Punch Drunk at Karnsebes—The Austrian Army that Fought Itself. War History Online. February 19, 2019. https://www.warhistoryonline.com/instant-articles/the-battle-of-karansebes.html