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WW1 - The Enemys Eastern Frontier - 1914
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WW1 - The Enemys Eastern Frontier - 1914
WW1 - The Enemys Eastern Frontier - The Splendid work of Russian Strategy. Pictorial map showing the strategy of Russian Commanders, directing their forces primarily against the Austrian Army in Galicia and Poland. The defeats (and retreat) in Eastern Prussia are somewhat brushed aside...
1914
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Advance Advances Advancing Austrian Chart Commander In Chief Defeat Galicia Inset Lemberg Nicholas Offensive Pictorial Plan Poland Prussia Prussian Retreat Strategy Victor Hotzendorf Rennenkampf Russky
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This pictorial map, published by the Illustrated London News in 1914, offers a unique perspective on the early stages of the Eastern Front during World War I. Entitled "WW1 - The Enemy's Eastern Frontier," the map meticulously illustrates the strategy of Russian commanders as they directed their forces primarily against the Austrian Army in Galicia and Poland. The map's intricate detail showcases the Russian offensive in the east, with advancing troops depicted in bold strokes, while the defeats and retreats in Eastern Prussia are somewhat brushed aside. The map's inset portraits of key figures add an engaging human element to the military campaign. Portrayed are General Hotzendorf, the Austrian Commander-in-Chief, and General Rennenkampf, the Russian leader, as they marshal their troops for battle. The map also highlights significant locations, such as Lemberg and Auffenberg, where crucial engagements took place. The grand duke Nicholas, the supreme commander of the Russian armed forces, is also featured, as his troops pressed forward in the September campaign. The map's title, "Splendid work of Russian Strategy," underscores the optimistic view of the Russian advance at the time. However, history would later reveal that the Russian offensive in the east was only a temporary success, with the eventual outcome of the war in the east being far more complex and protracted than this map suggests. This piece of historical cartography offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the Eastern Front, providing valuable insights into the military strategies and key figures of the time. Its intricate detail and engaging design make it a must-have for anyone with an interest in World War I history.
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