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What happened at Tannenburg?
The Battle of Tannenburg was the first major battle of the Eastern Front and resulted in a major German victory.
Who fought at Tannenburg?
The Battle of Tannenburg was fought between the German Eight Army defending East Prussia, and the Russian First and Second Armies.
Where was Tannenburg?
The Battle of Tannenburg took place in East Prussia after two Russian armies invaded Germany.
When was Tannenburg?
The Battle of Tannenburg took place between the 26th and the 30th August, 1914.
Who were the leaders at Tannenburg?
The German forces were led by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg and his Chief of Staff, Erich Ludendorff.
What was the significance of Tannenburg?
The Germans were outnumbered and von Hindenburg and Ludendorff became national hero's for saving East Prussia from the Russian invasion. One Russian army was completely destroyed and the other retreated back to Poland. The Russians did not recover from this defeat until 1915.
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