Riga Offensive

The Riga Offensive was a military campaign during World War I, taking place in 1917. It involved a series of attacks by German forces against Russian troops in the Baltic region, particularly focusing on the city of Riga, the capital of Latvia. This offensive aimed to capture strategic positions and weaken Russian defenses. The operation was marked by intense fighting and heavy casualties on both sides. Ultimately, the Germans succeeded in taking Riga, significantly impacting the Eastern Front and contributing to the broader decline of Russian military power during the war.