20 Aug 1914

Battle of Gumbinnen

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Signalling the first major offensive on the Eastern Front, and following an initial action by the German Eighth Army at Stalluponen on 17 August 1914, the Battle of Gumbinnen was initiated by Eighth Army's commander General von Prittwitz, during the early hours of 20 August.

http://www.firstworldwar.com/battles/gumbinnen.htm

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Added Tue, Nov 17 2009 at 11:13PM UTC by

Rob Brent

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