However, since the railroad lines leading to Galicia were busy with transport of other troops, the 2nd Army could only start its departure northward on 18 August.
Cu toate acestea, deoarece liniile de cale ferată care duceau la Galicia erau ocupate cu transportul altor trupe, Armata a II-a nu putea decât să înceapă plecarea spre nord la 18 august.