1916Social Democrats Win Finnish Parliament Majority

The Social Democratic Party wins a majority in the parliamen...
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❄️ Second Battle of the Masurian Lakes

Second Battle of the Masurian Lakes. The Russian X Army is defeated.
Second Battle of the Masurian Lakes (1915)
Eastern FrontWorld War IMilitary CampaignGermanyRussian Empire
PolandPolandGermanyGermanyRussiaRussia

🇹🇷 Ottomans Retreat to Qotur

Ottomans retreat to Qotur, pushed by a Russian counteroffensive.
Middle EastOttoman EmpireWorld War IRussian EmpireMilitary CampaignPersia
IranIranOttoman EmpireOttoman EmpireRussiaRussia

🗳️ Social Democrats Win Finnish Parliament Majority

The Social Democratic Party wins a majority in the parliament of the Russian-ruled Grand Duchy of Finland. (Details)
Social Democrats Win Finnish Parliament Majority (1916)
World War IFinlandRussian EmpireSocial Democratic PartyParliamentary ElectionsPolitical DevelopmentsGrand Duchy of FinlandNationalism
FinlandFinlandRussiaRussia

🤝 Russian and British Forces Attempt to Link in Persia

Russian forces in Persia link up with the British in Mesopotamia, but it is too late. (Details)
Russian and British Forces Attempt to Link in Persia (1916)
Persian CampaignWorld War IMilitary CooperationRussian EmpireBritish EmpireMesopotamiaIranMiddle East
RussiaRussiaUnited KingdomUnited KingdomIranIran

🇷🇺 Brusilov Offensive Ends

The Brusilov Offensive ends with a substantial Russian success. (Details)
Brusilov Offensive Ends (1916)
World War IEastern FrontBrusilov OffensiveRussian EmpireMilitary OffensiveTsarist RussiaAttrition WarfareCentral Powers
RussiaRussiaUkraineUkraineRomaniaRomania

🇫🇮 Finland Declares Independence

Finland declares independence from Russia.
Finland Declares Independence (1917)
PoliticsIndependenceFinlandRussiaWorld War INationalismSelf-determinationRussian Revolution
FinlandFinlandRussiaRussia