26th August 1915
The Russian city of Best-Litovsk is currently overrun with German troops.
Welcome to Some Sunny Day, a blog that shows an insight into what life was like during war. As it is the 100th anniversary of the First World War, the blog is currently focusing on what life was like for everybody involved in this war from the home front to the front line.
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Showing posts with label Russian. Show all posts
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
Wednesday, 5 August 2015
Life AT War - Day By Day
5th August 1915
Russian soldiers have evacuated Warsaw, where shortly afterwards it was occupied by German troops.
Russian soldiers have evacuated Warsaw, where shortly afterwards it was occupied by German troops.
Monday, 20 April 2015
Life AT War - Day by Day
20th April 1915
The Armenian soldiers have risen and seized the Turkish town of Van.
These soldiers were to hold the town until Russian re-inforcements arrived. These did not arrive until a month later on the 19th May, by which time, thousands of Armenian's had been killed or injured.
The Armenian soldiers have risen and seized the Turkish town of Van.
These soldiers were to hold the town until Russian re-inforcements arrived. These did not arrive until a month later on the 19th May, by which time, thousands of Armenian's had been killed or injured.
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Saturday, 7 February 2015
Life AT War - Day by Day
7th February 1915
At the second battle of Masurian Lakes, German armies have surrounded and cut of part of the Russian army.
At the second battle of Masurian Lakes, German armies have surrounded and cut of part of the Russian army.
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Friday, 9 January 2015
Life AT War - Day by Day
28th December 1914
Turkish soldiers are repulsed by Russian troops after fighting in Armenia for the last few weeks.
Turkish soldiers are repulsed by Russian troops after fighting in Armenia for the last few weeks.
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Monday, 6 October 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
6th October 1914
Russian troops have fallen back along the Eastern front in Poland and Galicia.
Russian troops have fallen back along the Eastern front in Poland and Galicia.
Sunday, 31 August 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
31st August 1914
General Von Kluck has decided not to attack Paris, German troops have reconquered Soldau/Neidenburg in East Prussia, Germany has defeated Russia at Tannenberg - the battle is over.
General Von Kluck has decided not to attack Paris, German troops have reconquered Soldau/Neidenburg in East Prussia, Germany has defeated Russia at Tannenberg - the battle is over.
Wednesday, 27 August 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
27th August 1914
Today is the second day of the Battle of Tannenberg, Germany has bombed Usdau, the US war reporter Richard H Davis is visiting Leuven.
The Battle of Tannenberg was fought between Russian and German troops and would last four days in total.
At the outbreak of the war, the Russian Empire had invaded East Prussia which included Usdau. The German troops were able to regain Usdau on the 27th August 1914.
Today is the second day of the Battle of Tannenberg, Germany has bombed Usdau, the US war reporter Richard H Davis is visiting Leuven.
The Battle of Tannenberg was fought between Russian and German troops and would last four days in total.
At the outbreak of the war, the Russian Empire had invaded East Prussia which included Usdau. The German troops were able to regain Usdau on the 27th August 1914.
Tuesday, 26 August 2014
Life AT War - Day by Day
26th August 1914
At the Battle of Tannenberg the German 8th Army has defeated the Russian Narev Army.
At the Battle of Tannenberg the German 8th Army has defeated the Russian Narev Army.
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