Word info

Gumbinnen

Proper noun

Meaning

Gumbinnen

Former name of Gusev.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

After the battle at Gumbinnen Rennenkampf decided to keep his First Army in position to resupply and to be in good positions if the Germans attacked again. Source: Internet

Prittwitz attacked near Gumbinnen on 20 August, when he knew from intercepted wireless messages that Rennenkampf’s infantry was resting. Source: Internet

The Russians were driven back and lost 3,000 men as prisoners, but I Corps was ordered by Prittwitz, who had not authorized the attack, to pull back to Gumbinnen to concentrate his forces. Source: Internet

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