Somewhat later, on 29 September 1914. General Aračić was appointed commander of the Užice army at the time Battle of the Drina. At its head, in October and November 1914, he fought at Senković, Paklinka, Točionik, Babjak, and Semeć. After penetrating eastern Bosnia and inflicting heavy losses on the enemy, these units were forced to withdraw for strategic reasons until "Ovčarsko-kablarska klisura", and after the fall Čačak on 12 November 1914.