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First French invasion of Germany (1h 23min, aug 8, 1914 y – 6h 2min, aug 10, 1914 y)

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The French occupied Mulhouse on 8 August and were then forced out by German counter-attacks on 10 August. The French retired to Belfort, where General Louis Bonneau, the VII Corps commander, was sacked along with the commander of the 8th Cavalry Division.

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1h 23min, aug 8, 1914 y
6h 2min, aug 10, 1914 y
~ 2 days

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