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The narrative centers on a pivotal World War I battle that unfolded from August 29 to September 10, 1914, as German forces invaded France. The French army faced a dire retreat, but a crucial counterattack from Paris, utilizing taxis for rapid troop transport, turned the tide. This unexpected maneuver thwarted the German advance, leading to their retreat. The battle, marked by significant loss with over 300,000 French soldiers perishing, is depicted with the drama and intensity akin to a novel, making it a classic in military history.
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The Marne: The Story of a Battle That Saved Paris and Marked a Turning Point of World War I, Georges Blond
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- The Marne: The Story of a Battle That Saved Paris and Marked a Turning Point of World War I
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Georges Blond
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 282
- ISBN13
- 9780811737036
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- The narrative centers on a pivotal World War I battle that unfolded from August 29 to September 10, 1914, as German forces invaded France. The French army faced a dire retreat, but a crucial counterattack from Paris, utilizing taxis for rapid troop transport, turned the tide. This unexpected maneuver thwarted the German advance, leading to their retreat. The battle, marked by significant loss with over 300,000 French soldiers perishing, is depicted with the drama and intensity akin to a novel, making it a classic in military history.