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battle of tannenberg
A decisive German victory, where the Russian Second Army was encircled and destroyed. It was a major blow to Russian morale and marked the beginning of Germany’s dominance on the Eastern Front. -
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battle of marne
The French and British forces halted the German advance into France, effectively ending German hopes of a quick victory and setting the stage for trench warfare on the Western Front. -
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battle of ypres
he first major battle in which poison gas was used, by the Germans. The Allies were caught off guard, but despite the gas attacks, they held the line. -
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battle of gallipoli
A failed Allied campaign to secure a sea route to Russia and knock the Ottoman Empire out of the war. It was a costly defeat for the Allies, with high casualties, and is especially remembered in Australia and New Zealand as a defining moment. -
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battle of verdun
One of the longest and costliest battles of World War I, with massive casualties on both sides. The battle symbolized French determination to defend their homeland, and it became a symbol of national resilience -
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battle of jutland
The largest naval battle of World War I. While the British fleet outnumbered the Germans, the battle was tactically inconclusive, and both sides claimed victory. The strategic impact, however, was that the British maintained control of the North Sea. -
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brusilov offensive
A massive Russian offensive that led to significant Austro-Hungarian losses. It was one of the most successful offensives of the war, but it did not lead to a decisive Russian victory, as German reinforcements were able to stabilize the front. -
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battle of somme
Notable for the first use of tanks in warfare. It was one of the deadliest battles in history, with over a million casualties. Despite the heavy losses, the Allies gained some ground, but the battle highlighted the brutal nature of trench warfare. -
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Battle of Passchendaele
Known for the horrendous mud conditions and the high number of casualties. The Allies made small territorial gains, but the battle was costly, and it symbolized the futility of large-scale offensives in the trenches. -
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Battle of Caporetto
A devastating defeat for Italy, resulting in the retreat of Italian forces. It led to a crisis in Italian morale and significant changes in military leadership. -
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Battle of Cambrai
Known for the first large-scale use of tanks in combat. The initial British success was reversed as the Germans mounted a counter-offensive. It showed the potential of tanks but also the challenges they faced. -
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Spring Offensive
A series of German offensives designed to break the stalemate of trench warfare before American forces could fully deploy. Initially successful, the offensives eventually stalled due to supply issues and stiff Allied resistance -
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Battle of Belleau Wood
A key battle for the United States during World War I, where the U.S. Marines played a critical role in halting the German advance toward Paris. It is considered one of the defining moments for the U.S. military. -
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Second Battle of the Marne
The last major German offensive of the war, which was repelled by the Allies. This victory marked the beginning of the Allied counteroffensive that would ultimately lead to the German surrender. -
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Hundred Days Offensive
A series of successful Allied offensives that pushed the Germans back and led to the collapse of the German war effort. It is considered the final phase of World War I, leading to the armistice on November 11, 1918.