sep 5, 1914 - Battle of the Marne
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The Franco-British troops halt the Germans at the River Marne, 64 Kilometers outside of Paris. They successfully counterattacks the Germans and saves the city.The Battle turns into a German rout, and is a decisive Franco-British victory. Both sides suffer 250,000 casualties.
Img. French troops holding the line.
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Date:
sep 5, 1914
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~ 111 years ago