Historical Events tagged with "paul von rennenkampf"

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Military & Warfare

First Russian Army Enters East Prussia

August 15th, 1914 110 years ago

The First Russian Army, commanded by Paul von Rennenkampf, made significant advances into East Prussia, marking the start of Russia's military operations on the Eastern Front. This strategic movement came in response to Germany's declaration of war against Russia, which had mobilized its forces as part of a larger military alliance. As the Russians crossed the border, they aimed to draw German attention away from France, showcasing the complexities of the alliances during World War I.

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