17 August 1914
Invasion of Prussia
Leads the Second Army, 13 divisions & 5 corps, in the ill-fated invasion of Prussia
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Leads the Second Army, 13 divisions & 5 corps, in the ill-fated invasion of Prussia
Pressurised by France to attack in the east to help the French & British in the west
Leads the Second Army, 13 divisions & 5 corps, in the ill-fated invasion of Prussia
The last Russian troops are forced out of East Prussia
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