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Battle of the Marne

1914 • Marne Entscheidungsschlacht

Historical Overview

The "Miracle of the Marne"; halted the German advance on Paris.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Strategic Allied victory.

France & UK

  • Commander: Joseph Joffre
  • Strength: ca. 1.000.000
  • Casualties: ca. 260.000

German Empire

  • Commander: Helmuth v. Moltke
  • Strength: ca. 1.480.000
  • Casualties: ca. 250.000

Strategic Context

Failure of the Schlieffen Plan; transition to trench warfare.

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