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Erich von Falkenhayn Biography and Timeline

Follow Erich von Falkenhayn through 2 dated historical records for Germany.

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Erich von Falkenhayn, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1914–1916Years on this page

1914

19 October 1914

Battle of Ypres, 1st

General · Chief of General Staff · Ypres · Warfare / World War, 1st

Falkenhayn seeks decision in Flanders around Ypres.

Role range: 1914-1918 – 1914-1916

1916

Ypres Salient

General · Chief of Staff · Ypres · Warfare / World War, 1st

German forces continue holding high ground near Ypres.

Role range: 1914-1918 – 1914-1916

Records, sources and methodology

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