The Battle of Stalluponen
The battle of Stalluponen, a war fought on August 17, 1914, was the first battle of World War I, on the Eastern Front. This battle conducted by the Germans Eight Army agaisnt the Russians General Rennekf's first army, was a battle fought with a twist in events and an unexpected encounters withtin the armies. While the Russians ideal plan of marching towards Prussia and to flank the German army, by sending two expeditionary forces to surround them. Failed, when the army kept marching on, and had an unexpected encounter with the German army defeating the Russians and making them drift back to their borders. Along the way, causing 3,000 captured and over 5,000 death or wounded soldiers for the Russians, and for the Gemans 1297 men killed, this battle had many loses. The battle was a rather bad turn of events for the Russian army, although causing the first small victory for the Germans considering this army having lost less soldiers than the Russian First army. But the Russians still were saved due to the Schlieffen plan, which allowed them to rethink their strategy of attack and launch a newer offensive afteward.
The battle of Stalluponen
"Older man declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die" - Herbert Hoover
This frase given by the President of the United States Herbert Hoover shows his understanding of war. Hoover worked as a humanitarian during the Great War with an organization which seeked to aid the people suffering from hunger. His sentence, as simple as it may sound demonstrates how wars are fought by young adults, most which die despite having an entire life ahead of them.
This image above shows one of the trenches in which many soldiers fought throughout the war. This trenchline is part of the strategie used during the war. Many of the brave young soldiers fought and died here defending their country.