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Eric von Falkenhayn Biography and Timeline
Follow Eric von Falkenhayn through 31 dated historical records for Germany.
Eric von Falkenhayn, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
31Distinct records
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1912–1918Years on this page
1912
1913
Minister of War
Appointed Prussian Minister of War
1914
Chief of General Staff
Appointed Chief of General Staff, combined with Minister of War for 6 months
Chief of General Staff
Appointed Chief of General Staff, combined with Minister of War for 6 months
Role range: 1914-1918
1916
Battle of Verdun
Flamethrowers are used for the 1st time at the Battle of Verdun. Decides "to bleed France white" by concentrating on a historically sensitive area. 1st day to "bleed the French white", 1200 German artillery guns open fire
Role range: 1914-1918
Invention of Flamethrowers
Flamethrowers are used for the 1st time at the Battle of Verdun
Role range: 1914-1918
Battle of Verdun
Begins successfully when the Germans take Fort Douamont, Verduns strongest position
Role range: 1914-1918
Brusilov Offensive
Transfers 15 Divisions from the Western to the Eastern front after the Brusilov Offensive
Role range: 1914-1918
Eastern Front
Transfers 15 Divisions from the Western to the Eastern front after the Brusilov Offensive
Role range: 1914-1918
Battle of Verdun
Cancels supplies to the battle when the French are saved from by Allied bombardment
Role range: 1914-1918
Brusilov Offensive
The Russians had taken 450,000 prisoners but lost 1,000,000. The offensive is called off
Role range: 1914-1918
Battle of Hermannstadt
The German Ninth Army pushes back the Romanian forces during the Romanian Campaign
Role range: 1914-1918
Ninth Army
The German Ninth Army pushes back the Romanian forces during the Romanian Campaign
Role range: 1914-1918
Battle of Argesul
German & Austrian victory which leads to the capture of Bucharest. Attacks the Romanians at the River Argesul who launch an operation to defend Bucharest
Role range: 1914-1918
Capture of Bucharest
The Germans capture Bucharest after the Battle of Argesul
Role range: 1914-1918
Battle of Verdun
Each loses about 350,000. After 10 months the Germans are forced back to their original positions
Role range: 1914-1918
Commander of Ninth Army
Appointed Commander of the Ninth Army for the Romanian Campaign
Ninth Army
Appointed Commander of the Ninth Army for the Romanian Campaign
Dismissal
Dimissed by the Kaiser after the failure of Verdun
Role range: 1914-1918
Commander of Ninth Army
Appointed Commander of the Ninth Army for the Romanian Campaign
Role range: 1914-1918
Ninth Army
Appointed Commander of the Ninth Army for the Romanian Campaign
Role range: 1914-1918
1917
Battle of Putna
Begins the first day of the Battle of Putna
Role range: 1914-1918
Battle of Verdun
A mile long stretch of French trenches is stormed at Hill 304 but recaptured
Role range: 1914-1918
Battle of Verdun
German attacks in the Avocourt-Mort Sector are repulsed
Role range: 1914-1918
Battle of Arras
The British begin the Nivelle offensive against the German 6th under von Falkenhausen. A British tactical victory
Role range: 1914-1918
Nivelle Offensive
The British begin the Nivelle offensive against the German 6th under von Falkenhausen
Role range: 1914-1918
Siege of Baghdad
Reports that an offensive against Baghdad is feasible
Role range: 1914-1918
1918
Commander of Tenth Army
Appointed Commander of the Tenth Army in Lithuania
Tenth Army
Appointed Commander of the Tenth Army in Lithuania
Commander of Tenth Army
Appointed Commander of the Tenth Army in Lithuania
Role range: 1914-1918
Tenth Army
Appointed Commander of the Tenth Army in Lithuania
Role range: 1914-1918
Records, sources and methodology
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