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Battle of Riga
1917 • Livland Belagerung/Sturm
Historical Overview
First use of infiltration tactics (Hutier tactics); fall of Riga.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory.
German Empire
- Commander: Oskar von Hutier
- Strength: ca. 60.000
- Casualties: ca. 4.000
Russian Rep.
- Commander: Lavr Kornilov
- Strength: ca. 160.000
- Casualties: ca. 25.000
Strategic Context
Forcing a peace treaty with revolutionary Russia.
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