World War I lasted from July 1914 to November 1918. Eastern Front stretched over 1,600 kilometers from Baltic to Black Seas. Central Powers defeated Russia, leading to Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
World War I lasted from July 1914 to November 1918. Western Front was main theater, stretching 400+ miles through France and Belgium. Eastern Front featured Russian Empire and Central Powers
Born in 1891 in Genthin, Germany, Model joined the army in 1909. Served on Western front during WWI, receiving Iron Cross First Class. Distanced himself from politics during Weimar Republic
War began in Asia in 1937 as Second Sino-Japanese War. Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, leading to British-French war. Soviet Union invaded Poland on September 17, 1939. Norway fell to Germany in February 1940, leading to Chamberlain's resignation
Battle of Kursk (1943) halted German offensive before reaching Soviet lines. Battle of Moscow (1941-1942) failed due to Soviet poor organization and weather. Second Battle of Kharkov (1942) failed due to Stalin's underestimation of German forces
Battle of Dunkirk (1940) saw British troops evacuated across the Channel. Second Battle of El Alamein (1942) stopped German advance into Egypt. Battle of Britain (1940) marked first major air campaign between opposing forces. Battle of Sedan (1940) demonstrated German Blitzkreig tactics against Maginot Line