The First Battle of the Marne (Battles That Changed the World)

Marathon, Hastings, Midway -- just a few of the major battles covered in this series, which introduces readers to the wartime engagements that changed the course of human history. Each book gives a historical account of a decisive battle -- its participants, the political climate leading to the engagement, and the deciding factors that ultimately led to a victory or defeat. This critical battle between the French and the Germans in September 1914 illustrates well that World War I was a war fought in the trenches August 1914 : Sabbath at Mons Old rivalries and new alliances : the origins of World War I The opposing forces : the men and means for making war The opening battles : Liège, Namur, and the frontiers of France The great retreat : Germans at the gate Decision at Châtillon : the battle begins Moments of glory : deciding the fate of France Turning point : the battle ends After the battle : the might-have-beens of the Marne. The furst battke if the Marne-the first great battle of World War 1-erupted on month after the start of the War to End All Wars. Fought by two million men along a line that stretched from Paris to the Swiss frontier, it pitted Anglo-French forces against German invaders and ushered in a century of modern warfare Identifies the key battle that started World War I in 1914, highlighting significant figures, moments, and the turning point that led to the end of fighting.