Question

What was the outcome of the 1914 Battle of Tannenberg on the eastern front?


A) Russia suffered almost 80,000 casualties and 90,000 prisoners of war as compared to Germany’s 15,000 casualties.


B) The battle caused Russia to seek a peace treaty to end its conflict with Germany.


C) The battle resulted in a stalemate as both Russian and German armies suffered heavy losses.


D) Russia was decisively victorious, capturing more than 50,000 German troops and halting their advance.

Answer 1

Answer:  A) Russia suffered almost 80,000 casualties and 90,000 prisoners of war, as compared to Germany's 15,000 casualties.

Additional notes:

The Battle of Tannenburg was a huge loss for Russia.  The battle resulted in the near destruction of the Russian Second Army.  The Scond Army's commander, General Alexander Samsonov, committed suicide, knowing that the tsar would hold him responsible for the devastating loss.

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is A russia suffered almost 80,000 casualties and 90,000 prisoners of war as compared to Germany's 15,000 casualties.

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