In the first months of WWI, both the Eastern and Western Fronts were very mobile. In the west, Germany advanced into Belgium and France outflanking their enemy and occupying valuable territory. In the east, Russian, German, and Austrian armies clashed, the use of railways enabling the easy movement and concentration of forces. The initial RussianContinue reading “August 30th in German History: The Battle of Tannenberg”
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July 15th in German History: The First Battle of Tannenberg
Few battles are as important to German history as the battle of Tannenberg, or Grunwald. Fought on July 15th, 1410, the Battle of Tannenberg saw the forces of Poland and Lithuania crush the army of the Teutonic Order, and so permanently break their power in the region. In 1409, the territory of Samogita revolted againstContinue reading “July 15th in German History: The First Battle of Tannenberg”
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