The Battle of the Masurian Lakes, September 1914

What happened at the Masurian Lakes?

The Battle of the Masurian Lakes took place straight after the victory at Tannenberg. It was an attempt by the Germans to finally push the Russians out of their territory and end the threat to East Prussia.

Which armies fought at the Masurian Lakes?

The battle was between the German Eight Army and the Russian First and Tenth Armies.

In which region did the Battle of the Masurian Lakes take place?

The Battle of Masurian Lakes took place in East Prussia, which is in present-day Poland.

When was the Battle of the Masurian Lakes?

The Battle of the Masurian Lakes took place between the 7th and 14th September, 1914.

Who commanded the German Army at the Battle of the Masurian Lakes?

The German forces were led by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg and his Chief of Staff, Erich Ludendorff.

What were the consequences of the Battle of the Masurian Lakes?

One Russian division was completely destroyed and all Russian forces were pushed out of East Prussia. However, German troops had been moved from the Western Front to help. This ended any chance of the Schlieffen Plan working and resulted in the German defeat at the Battle of the Marne.