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World War One
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Battle of Tannenberg
Who: Germany vs Russia
What: Russia invaded East Prussia; Germany successfully defeated Russian forces due to communication problems btwn Russian trioops
When: 26 Aug 1914
Where: East Prussia
Why: Russia wanted to remove German troops from western front
Impact: German troops were removed from western front to eastern front in order to confront Russia forces -
First Battle of the Marne
Who: French vs Germans
What: German forces were on their way to invade Paris; French wanted to aggressively defend Paris
When: 6 Sept 1914
Where: French/German border on western front
Why: Germans wanted to take Paris
Impact: Events at the Marne signaled the demise of Germany's two-front war strategy; marked the end of the belief that the war would be a short one
Technological Developments: first time use of radand automotive transport of troops in wartime; "race to the seat" left trenchs -
First Battle of Ypres
Who: Allies vs Germany
What: German forces attacked Belguim; Allies defended the city
When: 19 Oct 1914
Where: Belgium
Why: "race to the sea;" Germany wanted control of outlets to the north sea
Impact/Outcome: fighting came to a halt due to weather; area btwn positions established by both side durings this period became the ypres salient -
Battle of Jutland
Who: British vs German
What: Naval battle in which the British navy had a more advantageous strategy than the German navy
When: 31 May 1916
Where: Denmark's north sea coast
Why: naval superiority
Impact: both sides claimed victory; Britianed retained control of the North Sea
Sea: only major naval surface engagement
