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The Battle of Jutland
The Battle of Jutland was between the British Royal Navy and the German Imperial Navy in the North Sea. Both sides suffered heavy losses, with around 6,000 British and 2,500 German casualties, but there was no clear winner. The British maintained control of the North Sea, and the Germans retreated. -
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Battle of Tannenberg
The battle of Tannenberg was a Battle between Germany and Russia in East Prussia. The Russian Second Army, led by General Samsonov, was surrounded and beaten by the German 8th Army, led by Hindenburg and Ludendorff. The Russians lost about 92,000 prisoners and 30,000–50,000 men killed or wounded, while the Germans had only around 20,000 casualties. The battle was a big win for Germany, stopping Russia's advance and giving Germany control of East Prussia. -
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First Battle of the Marne
This battle was between Germany and the Allied forces (mainly France and Britain) near the Marne River in northeastern France. After the Germans invaded France and advanced toward Paris, the Allies launched a counterattack, hitting the Germans from the flank.The Germans were forced to retreat, stopping theirpush into France and saving Paris. The battle ended in an Allied victory, with heavy losses on both sides, and marked the end of Germany's plan for a quick victory, leading to trench warfare. -
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Second Battle of Ypres
The Second Battle of Ypres took place in Belgium during World War I. It was the first major battle where poison gas was used on a large scale, as the German army released chlorine gas against the French and Canadian troops. Despite the initial surprise and heavy losses, the Allies managed to hold their positions, though at a high cost. The battle ended in a stalemate, with both sides suffering significant casualties, but it marked a shift in the use of chemical warfare. -
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Battle of Gallipoli
The Battle of Gallipoli was when Allied forces (mainly from Britain, France, and ANZAC troops) attempted to capture the Gallipoli Peninsula and open a route to Russia. The Ottoman Empire, led by Mustafa Kemal, resisted strongly, and after months of heavy fighting, the Allies were forced to evacuate. The campaign ended in failure for the Allies, with significant casualties on both sides. -
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Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun was between France and Germany in northeastern France. It was one of the longest and most brutal battles of World War I, with Germany aiming to bleed France dry and force a decisive victory. Despite intense German pressure and heavy losses on both sides, the French, led by Philippe Petain, managed to hold Verdun, symbolizing French determination and resilience. The battle ended in a French victory, but it resulted in over 700,000 casualties. -
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The brusilov offensive
The Brusilov Offensive was on the Eastern Front during World War I, led by Russian General Aleksei Brusilov against Austria-Hungary. It was one of the most successful Russian offensives of the war, with Russian forces breaking through Austrian lines and capturing large amounts of territory. Despite early success, the offensive ultimately stalled due to supply shortages and German reinforcements. The battle resulted in heavy casualties on both sides, with approximately 1millioncasualtiescombined -
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The Battle of Somme
The Battle of the Somme was between Germany and the Allied forces (mainly Britain and France) in northern France. Despite heavy artillery bombardment and some territorial gains, the battle ended in a stalemate, with over 1 million casualties. It became one of the bloodiest battles of World War I. -
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The Battle of Passchendaele
The Battle of Passchendaele, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres, took place in Belgium. The battle was launched by the Allied forces, primarily British and Canadian troops, to break through German lines and capture the village of Passchendaele. It was marked by heavy rains, turning the battlefield into a quagmire, and resulting in massive casualties—around 500,000 on both sides. The Allies captured Passchendaele, but the costly battle achieved little strategic gain. -
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Battle of Caporetto
The Battle of Caporetto was between Italy and Austria-Hungary, with German support. The Central Powers launched a surprise offensive along the Isonzo River in northern Italy, quickly breaking through the Italian lines. The Italian army suffered a devastating defeat, with over 300,000 casualties and prisoners, leading to a major retreat. The battle exposed weaknesses in the Italian military and had long-lasting effects on Italy's position in World War I. -
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The Battle of Cambrai
The Battle of Cambrai was between British and German forces in northern France. It was one of the first large-scale uses of tanks in warfare, with the British deploying over 400 tanks to break through German defenses. Initially, the British made significant advances, but the Germans counterattacked and regained much of the lost ground. The battle ended in a stalemate, with both sides suffering heavy casualties, but it showed the potential of tanks in modern warfare. -
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The spring offensive
The Spring Offensive was a series of German attacks on the Western Front, aiming to break the stalemate before American troops arrived. The Germans made early gains, but their advances stalled due to supply issues and Allied resistance. The offensive failed, leading to heavy casualties on both sides and setting the stage for the Allied counteroffensive. -
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The Battle of Belleau Wood
The Battle of Belleau Wood took place in northern France, between American forces (mainly the U.S. Marine Corps) and German troops. The battle was part of the Allied counteroffensive during the Spring Offensive, with the Germans attempting to advance toward Paris. The U.S. Marines played a key role in stopping the German advance, despite heavy casualties, and the battle became a symbol of American bravery. The Allies successfully pushed the Germans back, securing a significant victory. -
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Second Battle of the Marne
The Second Battle of the Marne marked the last major German offensive on the Western Front. Allied forces, including French and American troops, successfully counterattacked, pushing the Germans back. The victory was a turning point, leading to the Allied advance that contributed to the war's end. -
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Hundred Days Offensive
The Hundred Days Offensive was a series of successful Allied offensives that pushed the German army back on the Western Front. The offensive began with the Battle of Amiens, where the Allies, including British, French, and American forces, broke through German lines using combined arms tactics. Over the next several months, the Allies made rapid gains, forcing the Germans into retreat. The offensive led directly to the armistice on November 11, 1918, ending World War I.