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World War I: Germans defeat the Russians in the Battle of Tannenberg.

Historical image related to World War I: Germans defeat the Russians in the Battle of Tannenberg. from August 30, 1914

World War I

1914–1918 global conflict

World War I or the First World War, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Central Powers. Main areas of conflict included Europe and the Middle East, as well as parts of Africa and the Asia-Pacific. There were important…
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Battle of Tannenberg

Battle between the Russian and German Empires during World War I

The Battle of Tannenberg, also known as the Second Battle of Tannenberg, was fought between Russia and Germany between 23 and 30 August 1914, the first month of World War I. The battle resulted in the almost complete destruction of the Russian Second Army and the suicide of its…
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