The Battle of the Marne

The Battle of the Marne was a major battle during World War I that took place in September 1914 near the Marne River in France. It marked a turning point in the war, as it prevented the German army from advancing further into French territory and ultimately led to a stalemate on the Western Front. The book by G.H. Perris provides a detailed account of the battle, including the strategies employed by both sides and the impact it had on the course of the war.

By G.H. Perris · First published 1908 · Genre: History, Military, Non-fiction · 32 chapters

Contents

• The Geluge
• The Defence of the East
• Summing-Up
• The German Plan of Campaign
• Ecce Homo!
• The Government Leaves the Capital
• Gallieni's Initiative
• A Premature Engagement
• French and D'Espérey Strike North
• The Battle of Vitry-Le-François
• Victory
• The Forces in Play
• The Second New Plan
• Kluck Plunges South-Eastward
• General Offensive of the Allies
• The British Manœuvre
• Battle of the Marshes of St. Gond
• Sarrail Holds the Meuse Salient
• The French War Doctrine
• Battle of the Gap of Charmes
• Joffre's Opportunity
• Features of the Battlefield
• A Race of Reinforcements
• Defence and Recapture of Mondemont
• The Three French Offensives
• Battles of Le Cateau, Guise, and Launois
• The Last Summons
• The Paris Taxi-Cabs
• Foch's Centre Broken
• The Battle of Charleroi–Mons
• End of the Long Retreat
• Fable and Fact of a Bold Manœuvre

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