Tannenberg

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A major 1914 World War I battle where Germany defeated the Russian army in East Prussia

noun
/ˈtænənˌbɜrɡ/

: Batalla de Tannenberg

Russia suffers catastrophic defeat at Tannenberg, with more than 30,000 dead and 92,000 prisoners.
the Battle of Tannenberg

Examples

The Germans won a resounding victory at Tannenberg in August 1914.
An early Russian advance into E Prussia ended with heavy defeats at Tannenberg and the Missourian Lakes.
An early Russian advance into E Prussia ended with heavy defeats at Tannenberg and the Missourian Lakes.
Battle of Tannenberg begins: German defeat of Russia.

Synonyms

Battle of Tannenberg

vsTannenberg

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A major 1914 World War I battle where German forces defeated Russian armies

is the same event but highlights the specific location in East Prussia

Compounds

Battle of Tannenberg

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A major 1914 World War I battle where German forces defeated Russian armies

Surface Forms

Tannenberg singular

Tannenbergs plural

Etymology

Tannenberg comes from the German parts Tannen ('fir trees') and berg ('hill' or 'mountain'), so the name originally meant a 'hill of firs'. So, the Battle of Tannenberg is simply the name of the fight that happened near that place.