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Battle of Gorlice-Tarnów

1915 Kleinpolen Durchbruchsschlacht

Żołnierze 100 Cieszyńskiego Pułku Piechoty podczas ataku na wzgórze Pustki w bitwie pod Gorlicami. Widoczne ciężkie karabiny maszynowe Schwarzlose wz. 07/12 z tarczami ochronnymi.

Żołnierze 100 Cieszyńskiego Pułku Piechoty podczas ataku na wzgórze Pustki w bitwie pod Gorlicami. Widoczne ciężkie karabiny maszynowe Schwarzlose wz. 07/12 z tarczami ochronnymi.

Author: Zawatzky AloisLicense:PD
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Bitwa pod Gorlicami - pocisk 210 mm.

Bitwa pod Gorlicami - pocisk 210 mm.

Author: Unknown authorUnknown authorLicense:PD
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Gorlice-Tarnów Breakthrough.

Gorlice-Tarnów Breakthrough.

Author: Department of Military Art and Engineering, at the U.S. Military Academy (West Point)License:PD
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Karte Seite 42: 26. Infanterie-Division und Feldartillerie-Regiment 13 im Osten Mai 1915

Karte Seite 42: 26. Infanterie-Division und Feldartillerie-Regiment 13 im Osten Mai 1915

Author: MilgeschLicense:PD
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Gorlice-Tarnów Breakthrough.

Gorlice-Tarnów Breakthrough.

Author: MapOfWWIEasternFrontAutumn1914-es.svg: Rowanwindwhistler (talk · contribs) EasternFront1915b.jpg: Department of Military Art and Engineering, at the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) derivative work: Rowanwindwhistler (talk)License:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Auf der Strecke Jaroslau - Rzeszów

Auf der Strecke Jaroslau - Rzeszów

Author: Photostelle der Deutsche SüdarmeeLicense:PD
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Aus der Schlacht am San

Aus der Schlacht am San

Author: Photostelle der Deutsche SüdarmeeLicense:PD
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German heavy howitzer, possibly a 21 cm Mörser 16

German heavy howitzer, possibly a 21 cm Mörser 16

Author: Photostelle der Deutsche SüdarmeeLicense:PD
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Vortrag uber die Kampfe an der San-Linie

Vortrag uber die Kampfe an der San-Linie

Author: Photostelle der Deutsche SüdarmeeLicense:PD
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2013 World War I reenactments of Austria-Hungary army in Sanok

2013 World War I reenactments of Austria-Hungary army in Sanok

Author: SilarLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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For documentary purposes the German Federal Archive often retained the original image captions, which may be erroneous, biased, obsolete or politically extreme. Der Kaiser [Wilhelm II.] und Generalfeldmarschall [August] von Mackensen auf dem südöstlichen Kriegsschauplatz

For documentary purposes the German Federal Archive often retained the original image captions, which may be erroneous, biased, obsolete or politically extreme. Der Kaiser [Wilhelm II.] und Generalfeldmarschall [August] von Mackensen auf dem südöstlichen Kriegsschauplatz

Author: Unknown authorUnknown authorLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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For documentary purposes the German Federal Archive often retained the original image captions, which may be erroneous, biased, obsolete or politically extreme. Der Kaiser [Wilhelm II.] und Generalfeldmarschall [August] von Mackensen auf dem südöstlichen Kriegsschauplatz

For documentary purposes the German Federal Archive often retained the original image captions, which may be erroneous, biased, obsolete or politically extreme. Der Kaiser [Wilhelm II.] und Generalfeldmarschall [August] von Mackensen auf dem südöstlichen Kriegsschauplatz

Author: Unknown authorUnknown author, cropped by H Debussy-Jones (talk) 06:00, 14 November 2009 (UTC)License:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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For documentary purposes the German Federal Archive often retained the original image captions, which may be erroneous, biased, obsolete or politically extreme. Der Kaiser [Wilhelm II.] und Generalfeldmarschall [August] von Mackensen auf dem südöstlichen Kriegsschauplatz

For documentary purposes the German Federal Archive often retained the original image captions, which may be erroneous, biased, obsolete or politically extreme. Der Kaiser [Wilhelm II.] und Generalfeldmarschall [August] von Mackensen auf dem südöstlichen Kriegsschauplatz

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Gorlice bitwa

Gorlice bitwa

Author: UnknownLicense:PD
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Hans Günther: Wie wir die Russen aus Galizien warfen : persönliche Erlebnisse eines Regimentsadjutanten. Berlin: Mittler, 1916 Titel

Hans Günther: Wie wir die Russen aus Galizien warfen : persönliche Erlebnisse eines Regimentsadjutanten. Berlin: Mittler, 1916 Titel

Author: Unknown authorUnknown authorLicense:PD
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Title: Kaiser and Gen. von Mackensen
Abstract/medium: 1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller.

Title: Kaiser and Gen. von Mackensen Abstract/medium: 1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller.

Author: Bain News Service, publisherLicense:PD
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Map detail showing the participation of the VI Corps in the Gorlice breakthrough. From: Österreich - Ungars letzter Krieg II Entwickelung der Lage vom 16 bis 20 Mai 1915 Beilage 16

Map detail showing the participation of the VI Corps in the Gorlice breakthrough. From: Österreich - Ungars letzter Krieg II Entwickelung der Lage vom 16 bis 20 Mai 1915 Beilage 16

Author: Glaise von Horstenau, Edmund: Österreich-Ungarns letzter Krieg 1914 - 1918. 2 : [Das Kriegsjahr 1915] ; 1 ; Beil. ; [2 Karten]: Beilage 16 (1)Durchbruchsschlacht bei Gorlice Entwicklung der Lage 1. - 6. Mai 1915 (2)Angriffsgelände des XIV. Korps.License:CC-BY-4.0
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Map of the battle of Iwangorod, July 1915

Map of the battle of Iwangorod, July 1915

Author: E.B.License:PD
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jeńcy rosyjscy po bitwie pod Gorlicami, maj 1915

jeńcy rosyjscy po bitwie pod Gorlicami, maj 1915

Author: scanned by JuloLicense:PD
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Russian prisoners of war. 1915, Carpathians

Russian prisoners of war. 1915, Carpathians

Author: Unknown author. Photos of FORTEPAN archive are in public domain. The only requirement is to mention the name of donator. The donator of this photo is János Morávecz.License:PD
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THE GORLICE-TARNÓW OFFENSIVE, MAY-SEPTEMBER 1915
Column of German troops advancing to the forward area near Gorlice while Austro-Hungarian transport moving in opposite direction.

THE GORLICE-TARNÓW OFFENSIVE, MAY-SEPTEMBER 1915 Column of German troops advancing to the forward area near Gorlice while Austro-Hungarian transport moving in opposite direction.

Author: German official photographerLicense:PD
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The storming of Stryi by Prussian Guard, East Prussians and Pomeranians, May 1915

The storming of Stryi by Prussian Guard, East Prussians and Pomeranians, May 1915

Author: Arthur HeyerLicense:PD
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Снимка от акция на австро-унгарска ударна група по прогонване с гранати на руска войскова част в Източна Галиция, Украйна през Първата световна война.

Снимка от акция на австро-унгарска ударна група по прогонване с гранати на руска войскова част в Източна Галиция, Украйна през Първата световна война.

Author: Фотослужба на военните кореспонденти - ВиенаLicense:PD
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Горлицкий прорыв 1915

Горлицкий прорыв 1915

Author: Андрей Медардович Зайончковский / Andrey Medardovich Zayonchkovsky (1862-1926). Александр Николаевич Де Лазари / Alexander Nikolaevich De Lazari (1880-1942)License:PD
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Historical Overview

Strategic breakthrough for the Central Powers; start of the Great Retreat.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Ger./Aut. victory.

Central Powers

  • Commander: August v. Mackensen
  • Strength: ca. 350.000
  • Casualties: ca. 90.000

Russian Empire

  • Commander: Nikolai Iwanow
  • Strength: ca. 480.000
  • Casualties: ca. 250.000

Strategic Context

Relieving the hard-pressed Austro-Hungarian troops in the Carpathians.

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