1914Erich von Falkenhayn Becomes German Chief of Staff

Erich von Falkenhayn replaces Helmuth von Moltke the Younger...
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👨‍✈️ Erich von Falkenhayn Becomes German Chief of Staff

Erich von Falkenhayn replaces Helmuth von Moltke the Younger as German Chief of Staff.
Erich von Falkenhayn Becomes German Chief of Staff (1914)
World War IGerman MilitaryChief of StaffMilitary LeadershipErich von FalkenhaynHelmuth von Moltke the YoungerMilitary CommandWar Strategy
GermanyGermany

📜 Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg Outlines German War Aims

Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg lays out Germany's war aims. (Details)
Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg Outlines German War Aims (1914)
German PoliticsWar AimsWorld War IGermanyBethmann HollwegPolitical StrategyPropagandaGoalsGerman Empire
GermanyGermany

🚢 Battle of the Falkland Islands: German Squadron Defeated

Battle of the Falkland Islands. Von Spee's German cruiser squadron is defeated by the Royal Navy.
Battle of the Falkland Islands: German Squadron Defeated (1914)
World War INaval BattleRoyal NavyGerman NavySea WarfareVon SpeeFalkland Islands
United KingdomUnited KingdomGermanyGermanyFalkland IslandsFalkland Islands

🇬🇧 Douglas Haig Replaces John French

Douglas Haig Replaces John French (1915)
World War IWestern FrontBritish ArmyDouglas HaigJohn FrenchMilitary LeadershipCommand Changes
United KingdomUnited KingdomFranceFrance

🇩🇪 Hindenburg Replaces Falkenhayn

Paul von Hindenburg replaces Erich von Falkenhayn as German Chief of Staff. (Details)
Hindenburg Replaces Falkenhayn (1916)
German High CommandPaul von HindenburgErich von FalkenhaynMilitary Leadership1916World War I
GermanyGermany

🤝 Arz von Straussenberg Replaces Hötzendorf

Arz von Straussenberg replaces Conrad von Hötzendorf as Austro-Hungarian Chief of Staff. (Details)
Arz von Straussenberg Replaces Hötzendorf (1917)
World War IAustro-Hungarian ArmyMilitary LeadershipArz von StraussenbergConrad von HötzendorfEastern FrontWar Strategy
Austria-HungaryAustria-Hungary