Battles that changed the world

1915 Gorlice–Tarnów: The Battle That Broke the Eastern Front


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The provided episode details the Battle of Gorlice-Tarnów, a significant engagement on the Eastern Front of World War I in May 1915. This comprehensive episode outlines the background, planning, and execution of the battle, highlighting the decisive breakthrough achieved by the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary) against the Russian Third Army. The episode includes detailed sections on the military forces involved, battle progression, heavy Russian losses, and the strategic consequences, such as the subsequent recapture of Galicia and the stabilization of the Eastern Front for the Central Powers. Furthermore, the episode analyzes the reasons for the successful breakthrough, attributing it to superior German tactics and significant Russian logistical and tactical failures, offering a thorough historical account with citations to academic literature and primary reports.
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