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Lake Naroch Offensive
1916 • Minsk Feldschlacht
Historical Overview
Russian relief attack for Verdun; failed with heavy casualties.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory.
German Empire
- Commander: Hermann v. Eichhorn
- Strength: ca. 80.000
- Casualties: ca. 20.000
Russian Empire
- Commander: Alexei Evert
- Strength: ca. 350.000
- Casualties: ca. 110.000
Strategic Context
Diverting German reserves from the Western Front.
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