mention of sarnthein standschützen in war diary of zugsführer franz pomykahler of iiird innichen rifles in 1917
in weeks standschützen asked defend tyrolean front on own. despite that, these weak forces sufficient withstand italian attacks, italian leadership not believe border stood virtually unprotected. later did regular troops , soldiers of german alpine corps, kaiserschützen , kaiserjäger arrive. unlike many other officers, recognized standschützen proper soldiers. austrian war strategists described standschützen disorderly mob no experience of war. however, courage, marksmanship , mountaineering skills, standschützen acquired respect , esteem.
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