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Battle of the Marne

General

The Battle of the Marne, 1914 (First Battle of the Marne) was fought in September 1914 and halted the German advance toward Paris.
It prevented a rapid German victory in the west and contributed to the emergence of trench warfare.

Overview

CategoryDetails
Name of the BattleBattle of the Marne, 1914 / [[Battle of the Marne, 1914
Date5-12 September 1914
LocationMarne region, northeastern France
BelligerentsFrance and Britain vs Germany
CommandersJoseph Joffre, John French vs Helmuth von Moltke (the Younger)
OutcomeEntente strategic victory
Historical SignificanceEnded mobile opening phase on the Western Front

Course of the Battle

Allied forces counterattacked gaps in German lines while German command faced logistical strain and command uncertainty.
The German retreat stabilized fronts and began large-scale entrenchment.

Legacy

The Marne became a foundational turning point in the war's first year.


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