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Battle of Marne
1914
5-9 September 1914
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World War I (Western Front)

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As German commander Helmuth von Moltke swept into France through Belgium, his army was struck in the flank east of Paris along the Marne by the Anglo-French Allies under Marshal Joseph Joffre. One of history’s decisive actions saw the German offensive halted and Paris was saved. The Germans had to withdraw to the Aisne and von Moltke was replaced.


   
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