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Battle of Gorlice-Tarnów
1915 • Kleinpolen Durchbruchsschlacht
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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