The Great War P12

Question 0

After the defeat at Gumbinnen, who became the new German Genetal?

Answer 0

General Hindenburg

Question 1

What army won the Battle of Gumbinnen?

Answer 1

1st Russian Army

Question 2

Who was General Hindenburg’s Chief-of-Staff?

Answer 2

Erich Ludendorff

Question 3

After the Battle of Gumbinnen, German tactics became more _______ & ________.

Answer 3

Risky

Offensive

Question 4

What was Germany’s greatest advantage over Russia in 1914?

Answer 4

Russia’s Failure to Distribute Code Books and Communicate Openly

Question 5

Why did Germany gamble by transferring their troops South to engage the Russian 2nd Army during the Battle of Tannenberg?

Answer 5

Germany Overheard Russian Plans On Open Channel To Attack Königsberg

Question 6

The Battle of Tannenberg most importantly led to what?

Answer 6

Virtual Destruction of Russian 2nd Army

Question 7

What did the Germans do after their victory at the Battle of Tannenberg?

Answer 7

Defeated 1st Russian Army at Masurian Lakes

Question 8

What prevented Germany from making large gains on the Eastern Front?

Answer 8

Constant Russian Reinforcements