Bratislava ako posádkové mesto (1867 – 1914)
Bratislava as the Garrison Town (1867 — 1914)
Autor: DANGL Vojtech
DANGL, Vojtech: Bratislava ako posádkové mesto (1867 – 1914)
DANGL, Vojtech: Bratislava as the Garrison Town (1867 — 1914).
Vojenská história, 2,17, 2013, pp 6-31, Bratislava.
On the background of development of the armed forces of the Monarchy following the Austro-
Hungarian Settlement and organizational transformation thereof, the study monitors the position of
Bratislava as the second largest garrison town in the territory of Slovakia and the third largest in
Hungary, which was the seat of headguarters of the V. Corps of the Imperial and Royal Army, as well
as headquarters of the IV. Honved regiment and many of their subordinated units. The text specifies
subordination and dislocation of these units and brings a coherent description of the barracks
construction development in Bratislava, including financial cost of implementation thereof. In detail,
it deals with the questions of economic benefits of the presence of garrisons for the town, monitors
the social and cultural relations between citizens and members of the armed forces, as well as their
benefits for both parties. Especially, it highlights the role of military music, officer and burgher
casinos, influence of the officer corps on creation of the social code and moral laws of the society,
the army’s help at natural disasters, the effect of officers and cadets on sports development in the
given region, etc. Special attention is also paid to the issues related with duels, which had become
the most significant phenomenon of the idiomatic code of officer honour. The work arrives at a
conclusion that the second highest number of duels in Hungary took place in Bratislava, right after
Budapest, searching for reasons for this phenomenon. In conclusion, the author outlines the
complexity of the issue of the army’s relation to burgher society and adds that we have yet to wait
for a more in-depth analysis in this aspect, also in connection with the history of our capital.
Keywords: Military History. Austria-Hungary. Garrison. Bratislava. 1867 — 1939.
Ročník: 17 | Číslo: 2/2013 | Stránky: 6-31
