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First Battle of the Marne

1914 · 20th century · Part of the First World War

The First Battle of the Marne was fought in September 1914, when French and British forces halted the German advance towards Paris. It ended the German Empire's hopes of a quick victory in the west and led to the years of trench warfare on the Western Front.

First Battle of the Marne
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