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If I had at least a BA in #MilHist I'd love to do my usual #GorliceTarnow 'rant'.😀
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | Epilogue | After the capture of Lemberg, the Russians withdrew their main forces towards the Bug River, with the A-H 2.Armee in pursuit. However, the Russian suffered another defeat as one of their divisions was completely 169/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | During the night of June 21st-22nd, the Austro-Hungarian formations of the 2.Armee made significant advances towards the city from the south and west. The XXXI Reserve Korps, supported by the 11.InfDiv(BY), successfully broke through the defences 164/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | On June 20th the Russians launched determined but ultimately unsuccessful counterattacks in an attempt to recapture the railway. German and Austro-Hungarian troops advanced alongside the Garde Korps on both flanks, while François' two divisions 161/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | On the morning of June 14th, François directed his two divisions to commence fresh offensives against the Russian forces, but discovered that they had withdrawn overnight. Despite advancing approximately 6.5km, the German troops encountered a 143/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | On the morning of June 13th, the main attack began with a heavy artillery barrage involving 700 guns. 81.ResInfDiv made some progress despite strong resistance, advancing approx. 5km and suffering significant losses. 82.ResInDiv also faced 137/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | On June 5th, preparations for the advance towards Lemberg were underway. Trains were operational up to Jaroslau, facilitating the arrival of reinforcements and supplies. German aircraft conducted thorough aerial recce of the Russian positions, 133/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | "On June 3, 1915, a new day broke over Galicia, and once again the sun cast its warm rays upon the land. In the distance, an unyielding line of soldiers advanced steadily towards the fortress, resembling a well-oiled machine. But what of the weary 128/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | On June 2, 1915, it was a sunny and warm summer day. German and A-H troops were marching towards the fortress of Przemyśl from all directions. At noon, the 21.InfRgt(BY) captured Fort No. 10. Later in the day, the Prussian Grenadier Guards took 126/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | The 11.InfDiv(BY) initially planned to attack from the north on May 31st, but they delayed their assault by one day to prepare their artillery. However, a NCO leading a reconnaissance patrol discovered that one of the forts on the northern 122/X
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Ein AAR über Gorlice-Tarnow wäre mal spannend. Siehe mein #OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow 🧵
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | On May 30th, intense artillery fire occurred on the western and northern sides of Przemyśl. German heavy artillery stationed in Nakło managed to halt the transportation on railways and roads but received fierce counter battery fire as well. 119/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | On May 28th, the 81.ResInfDiv made significant progress, reaching Stubno and Nakło, positioning themselves approximately 15km northeast of Przemyśl. Recognizing the danger this presented to the fortress, the Russian forces made an effort to 112/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | On May 24th, at 5 in the morning, the XXXXI Reserve Korps initiated its attack after an initial artillery bombardment. The Russians retaliated with their own artillery, but their fire began to weaken. At 7:30, heavy mortars joined the assault. 105/X
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Atlanta Kampagne u.Ust.? Nach #GorliceTarnow ist aber #Serbia 1915 dran.
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#Wargame the war in the East! #OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | Russian forces desperately launched attacks against the German and A-H troops near the San River. They formed a combined Corps using 3rd Caucasian RD and 77th Infantry Division. The attack, consisting of about roughly 24 Battalions, aimed to 101/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | On May 17, the Garde Korps successfully crossed the San River at Jaroslau, establishing a bridgehead. Meanwhile, the XXXXI Reserve Korps was unable to achieve any significant progress and it's commander could only hand out medals to wounded 98/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | As of May 16th, François' primary worry centred around a scarcity of artillery ammunition. While there was an adequate supply to fend off any potential Russian counter attacks, it fell short of what was necessary to launch an offensive against 95/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | Von Mackensen ordered his troops to attack the Russian bridgehead at Jaroslau, but the Russian 62nd, 41st, and 45th Infantry Divisions put up a good fight in the area. 11.Armee was again reorganized. 11.InfDiv(BY) being detached & Korps Kneussl 92X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | On May 12th, a conference in Pless resolved differences between Von Falkenhayn and Von Hötzendorf. The former ordered his army to move to the San, securing bridgeheads at Jaroslau and Radymno. A-H armies on the flanks would support the advance, 90/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | By May 11th, despite heavy losses, the German and A-H formations made significant gains by capturing 100,000 prisoners and eighty guns . The Russian army was not in a position to halt Von Mackensen’s advance, so the Central Powers needed to 86/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | On May 10th, A-H troops assisted Emmich's Korps in overcoming Russian resistance along the River Wisłoka. However, the Russian XII Corps, retreating from the Carpathians, launched a counterattack to try to restore the line along the Wisłoka, but 81/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | On May 9th, the OHL moved to Pszczyna Castle, which was closer to the Eastern Front, indicating the increased importance of the region. Discussions also began on how to take advantage of Von Mackensen's successes, with Von Hötzendorf proposing a 79/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | On May 8th, François and his troops moved forward to attack the next village to the east from Haczow. The operation was unremarkable, but his account highlights that infantry tactics were still stuck in the doctrine of a previous era. 73/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | On May 7, the remaining troops of Kornilov attempted to reach safety. However, they were pursued by A-H units and struggled through the mountains on poor roads. 48th Infantry Division was no longer able to function as a unified unit, and only 70/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | The breakthrough led to significant advancements in the areas north and south of the main front. As German and Austro-Hungarian troops progressed past the Wisłoka river, the Russian army had to reassess its positions in the western Carpathian 63/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | On May 5th, the Germans sent in the 20th Infantry Division to fight. They quickly defeated the Russian forces and took control of Nowy Żmigród. They also captured a bridge over the Wisłoka river intact and continued to advance towards Wietrzno 57/X
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#OTD 1915 #GorliceTarnow | German aircraft reported that the Russians had abandoned their positions in front of the 11.InfDiv(BY), but new columns of Russians were seen hurrying forward. The Bavarians advanced rapidly but were stopped by organized defences and had to wait 49/X
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