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Battle of Tannenberg
Russian attempt to weaken the German offensive in the West. Ended in total Russian failure, which knocked Russia out of the war for years. -
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First Battle of the Marne
The end of the first German offensive. The offensive was halted only several miles from Paris. -
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Battle of Ypres
A result of the race to the sea after the Battle of the Marne. Resulted in the setting of the trench lines. -
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Battle of Gallipoli
British assault on the Turkish and the water route to Russia. Ended in total British failure and retreat. -
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Battle of Verdun
German offensive, which eventually stalemated and ended in German retreat. -
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Battle of Jutland
Only major naval battle in the North Sea. Both sides took heavy losses, but the battle ended in German retreat. -
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Battle of the Somme
British assualt, which ended in stalemate after four months. -
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Second Battle of the Marne
Second German offensive for Paris, again ending in defeat near Paris. -
Battle of Chateau-Thierry
American push through Germany. -
Battle of Amiens
The final defensive stand for the German military. -
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Battle of St. Mihiel
Another American offensive in Germany, towards the end of the war.