The Austrians
now began intrenching themselves on the heights of Kosaningrad,
the loftiest portion of the Tzer range.
Along the Iverak ridges the Austrians made a determined advance.
The situation of the Serbian troops in this section, the left wing
of the Second Army, was extremely dangerous, for their left flank
was becoming exposed by the continued retreat of the Third Army.
The only hopeful aspect of their situation was that the Austrians
were also having their left flank exposed by the retreat of the
Austrians along the Tzer ridges. Evidently the opposing forces
realized this fact, for they made a fierce attempt to drive back
the Serbians opposing them, so that their danger from the north
might be lessened. Half an hour later they were severely repulsed.
But heavy reenforcements came up to the Austrians just then, and
again they attacked, this time more successfully.
By noon, August 17, 1914, the Austrians had extended their line
over to the Serbian right wing.
Unfortunately, at about that time the Third Army again called for
assistance, and this hard-pressed division was compelled to send
it. The result was that it was compelled to withdraw gradually to
the heights of Kalem. The retirement was executed in good order,
and the Austrians satisfied themselves with occupying Kugovitchi.
Intrenching themselves in their new position, the Serbians awaited
further attacks.
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