battle of tannenberg

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A history textbook shows a map of the Battle of Tannenberg.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A major battle of World War I: The Battle of Tannenberg was a significant military engagement fought in August 1914, during the early stages of World War I on the Eastern Front. It resulted in a decisive and strategically important victory for the German Empire over the Russian Empire.

Usage

• The term is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this historical event. It is typically used in historical, academic, and military contexts when discussing World War I.
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Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The German commanders, Hindenburg and Ludendorff, achieved fame for their victory at the Battle of Tannenberg.
  • Historians study the Battle of Tannenberg to understand the weaknesses of the Russian war machine in 1914.

Advanced Usage

• "A Tannenberg": Used metaphorically to describe a catastrophic defeat or a decisive battle resulting in the utter destruction of an army.
  • The failed offensive turned into a Tannenberg for the invading forces.

Variants and Related Words

• Tannenberg: Often used shorthand for the battle.
  • The victory at Tannenberg was a major propaganda boost for Germany.

Synonyms

• Military engagement: A general term for a fight between armed forces.
• Decisive battle: A battle that determines the outcome of a conflict or campaign.

Related Phrases

• Battle of the Masurian Lakes: The subsequent battle following Tannenberg, also resulting in a German victory.
  • After Tannenberg, the Germans pursued the retreating Russians at the Battle of the Masurian Lakes.

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Noun

1. a battle in World War I (1914); decisive German victory over the Russians

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