K.u.K. Army (Cisleithanian part of the Austro-Hungarian Army)

The K.u.K. Army (Imperial and Royal Army) was the military force of the Cisleithanian (Austrian) part of Austria-Hungary before 1918. It served as the primary land-based military organization for the Austrian half of the empire, comprising soldiers from various ethnic backgrounds within that region. The army was tasked with national defense, maintaining internal order, and participating in international conflicts like World War I. It operated alongside the Hungarian Defense Forces (Magyar Királyi Honvédség). The K.u.K. Army was known for its diverse composition, complex hierarchy, and integration with the empire's broader multi-ethnic structure.