First Battle of the Marne

When

5 Sep 1914 – 14 Sep 1914

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

49.02° N, 3.38° E

Location

Marne River near Brasles, east of Paris, France

Outcome

Allied victory

Belligerents

Germany vs France United Kingdom

First major battle of World War I, 1914

The First Battle of the Marne or known in France as the Miracle on the Marne was a battle of the First World War fought from 5 to 12 September 1914. The German army invaded France with a plan for winning the war in 40 days by occupying Paris and destroying the French and British armies. The Germans had initial successes in August.

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