Battle of Somme
Defeat of the German/Nazi forces in WW2.
The Battle of Stalingrad is generally regarded as significant because it was the first major defeat of German forces by Russian forces and marked the end of German expansion into Russian territory .
The Battle of Stalingrad, occurred from August 1942 until February 1943 in the city of modern day Volgograd, Russia. The battle occurred between German forces of the Wehrmacht and Soviet Union forces. The battle was the first significant defeat of German forces in the Soviet Union since their invasion in June 1941.
The Battle of the Marne, September 1914 (early WWI), which took place along the Marne River in France between Paris and the German border. This battle was between the French and British forces against the German forces. The allied forces were able to push back the German offensive that had targeted Paris.
The First Battle of the Marne lasted from September 5th to the 12th in 1914. It resulted in an Allied victory against the German Army. The battle was the efforts of German forces advancement into France.
Defeat of the German/Nazi forces in WW2.
The Battle of Stalingrad is generally regarded as significant because it was the first major defeat of German forces by Russian forces and marked the end of German expansion into Russian territory .
The First Battle of the Marne lasted from September 5th to the 12th in 1914. It resulted in an Allied victory against the German Army. The battle was the efforts of German forces advancement into France.
The Battle of Stalingrad, occurred from August 1942 until February 1943 in the city of modern day Volgograd, Russia. The battle occurred between German forces of the Wehrmacht and Soviet Union forces. The battle was the first significant defeat of German forces in the Soviet Union since their invasion in June 1941.
Chlorine gas was first used as a chemical weapon in World War I by German forces in 1915 during the Second Battle of Ypres. It caused suffocation, burning sensations, and respiratory difficulties in soldiers on the battlefield.
The Battle of Mons signified the first engagement of German and British forces. It was on 23 August 1914. The French and British forces ended up retreating due to the Germans larger forces.
The Battle of Bita Paka was the first engagement of the first World War involving Australian military forces capturing a radio communications station from German forces occupying New Guinea. The battle additionally resulted in Australia's first casualties in its commitments to the war effort.
The Battle of the Marne, September 1914 (early WWI), which took place along the Marne River in France between Paris and the German border. This battle was between the French and British forces against the German forces. The allied forces were able to push back the German offensive that had targeted Paris.
Battle of Somme was a battle in first world war fought between English and French armies against German army on both sides of River Somme in France. At the end of battle the combined English and French forces had advanced 6 miles into German territory gaining much more ground than German forces.
The First Battle of the Marne lasted from September 5th to the 12th in 1914. It resulted in an Allied victory against the German Army. The battle was the efforts of German forces advancement into France.
Poison gas was first used during this battle
The first large scale and successful use of poison gas was at the Second Battle of Ypres. Germany released chlorine gas in a light wind that took it into trenches controlled by French forces, causing them to flee. Canadian forces filled in the gap created and counterattacked through further gas attacks, eventually winning the battle.