#schlieffen-plan

#schlieffen-plan

The First Battle of the Marne, fought between 6 and 10 September 1914, was a major and successful Allied counterattack against the German invasion of French territory the previous August. Often referred to as the 'Miracle of the Marne', the French and British armies rallied to exploit a split in the German lines and impose a strategic defeat on the enemy. Although it looked very likely at the end of August, France did not fall, and Paris was saved. The significance of the Battle of the Marne was that German hopes for a quick and decisive victory were shattered within six weeks of the conflict beginning.