Today is Monday, August 19, 2019 August 20 Tomorrow in World War I History (Click here for today in World War I History.) 1914 - In Lorraine in northern France, the first "Battle of the Frontiers" was fought between German and French forces. The French were forced to retreat. 1914 - The Russian 1st Army and 2nd Army defeated the Germany 8th Army in the Battle of Gumbinnen. 1917 - The Russian 1st Army faced the German 8th Army in the battle on the River Angerapp. 1932 - In Flanders, Belgium, Kathe Kollwitz unveiled her monument entitled The Parents honoring soldiers killed in World War I. World War I Quotes "When I returned from the War, I brought back home with me my experiences at the front; out of them I built my National Socialist community." - Adolf Hitler Like this topic here! Tomorrow's History ---- Select a topic Misc. History American Revolution World War I World War II Vietnam War U.S. Civil War History U.S. President History President Ronald Reagan History Crime History Disasters History The Beatles Michael Jackson Prince Dream Theater Elvis Presley Star Wars Television Dick Clark-American Bandstand Daily Sports History Texas History Wyoming History (Click here for today in World War I History.)