WW1

Battle of Tannenberg

Period: Aug 23, 1914 to Aug 30, 1914

Fought between Russia and Germany. The Germans won and destroyed half of the 2nd Russian army.

First Battle of the Marne

Period: Sep 5, 1914 to Sep 12, 1914

Fought between France, Britain, and Germany. The Allies won and marked the end of Germany trying to get rid of France.

Battle of Gallipoli

Period: Feb 15, 1915 to Jan 9, 1916

Fought between Britain, France, and Russia against Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire won and was defined as a critical moment for Turkey (the country.)

Second Battle of Ypres

Period: Apr 22, 1915 to May 25, 1915

Fought between The British empire, France, and Belgium against Germany. This was the first mass use of poison gas by the germans.

Battle of Verdun

Period: Feb 21, 1916 to Dec 18, 1916

Fought between France and Germany. France won and the battle symbolized their strength and determination.

Battle of Jutland

Period: May 31, 1916 to Jun 1, 1916

Fought between the United Kingdom and Germany. Both sides technically won, so the result is indecisive.

Brusilov Offensive

Period: Jun 4, 1916 to Sep 20, 1916

Fought between the Russian Empire and all the Central Powers. The Russians won and captured all of Eastern Galicia (Ukraine) and part of Bukovina.

Battle of the Somme

Period: Jul 1, 1916 to Nov 18, 1916

Fought between the British, France, and Germany. The result was indecisive but the Bulge were driven into Noyon Salient.

Battle of Passchendaele

Period: Jul 31, 1917 to Nov 10, 1917

Fought between Britain, France, and Belgium against Germany. Victory was indecisive for both sides, but the Allies continued inward.

Battle of Caporetto

Period: Oct 24, 1917 to Nov 19, 1917

Fought between Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy. The Central Powers won and the Central Powers moved to the Piave River.