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Battle of Frontiers
1914
14-27 August 1914
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World War I (Western Front)

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As German forces swept through Belgium towards France, French commander Joseph Joffre invaded Alsace and Lorraine, then turned north to try and stop the German onrush. The principal actions of the Battles of the Frontiers were fought at Lorraine, Ardennes, Charleroi and Mons, with a key siege at Namur and the famous rearguard action at Le Cateau.


   
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