@MilHistNow: Today in 1914, Germany outmaneuvers and outfights Imperial Russia at the Battle of Tannenberg. More than 100,000 of the Tsar’s troops are captured after four-days of fighting. The victory makes heroes of Hindenburg and Ludendorff; the Russian commander, Samsonov, kills himself.

Today in 1914, Germany outmaneuvers and outfights Imperial Russia at the Battle of Tannenberg. More than 100,000 of the Tsar’s troops are captured after four-days of fighting. The victory makes heroes of Hindenburg and Ludendorff; the Russian commander, Samsonov, kills himself. pic.twitter.com/P0yaN2mogb

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