The Battle of Lutsk was a major victory for the Russians in the Brusilov Offensive of 1916 in World War 1. The battle took place from June 4-6, 1916, and resulted in the capture of the city of Lutsk by the Russians.
The Austro-Hungarian Fourth Army, commanded by Archduke Josef Ferdinand, was defending the city of Lutsk.
The Austro-Hungarians were confident that their defenses were impregnable, and they were outnumbered by the Russians.
However, the Russians were able to break through the Austro-Hungarian lines using a combination of artillery and infantry attacks.
The Austro-Hungarians were caught completely by surprise, and they were quickly overwhelmed. The Russians captured Lutsk on June 6, 1916, and they inflicted heavy casualties on the Austro-Hungarians.
The Battle of Lutsk was a major turning point in the Brusilov Offensive. The victory boosted Russian morale and gave the Allies a much-needed advantage on the Eastern Front.
The Austro-Hungarians, on the other hand, were demoralized by the defeat, and they were forced to withdraw from much of their territory in Galicia.
The Battle of Lutsk also had a significant impact on the course of World War 1. The victory helped to convince Romania to enter the war on the side of the Allies, and it forced Germany to divert troops from the Western Front to the Eastern Front.
The Brusilov Offensive was a major factor in the eventual defeat of the Central Powers.