Battle of Lemberg

The Battle of Lemberg (also called Lviv) occurred in September 1914 during World War I, as the Russian Empire attacked the Austro-Hungarian city of Lemberg in Ukraine. The battle was part of the larger Eastern Front conflicts, aiming to push back the advancing Russian forces. Despite initial Russian advances, Austro-Hungarian and German troops managed to defend the city, preventing a Russian breakthrough. The battle resulted in heavy casualties and demonstrated the fierce fighting along Eastern Front borders, highlighting the strategic importance and difficult terrain that shaped the campaign’s outcome.