IGCSE History: World War I – Battle of the Marne

IGCSE History: World War I – Battle of the Marne

Battle of the Marne:

3rd September:

• The Allies launched an offensive at the German flank. Kluck was forced to halt his forces and repel them.

6th September:

• The Allies launched a ferocious offensive against the Germans.
• It was fought between the BEF who were allied with the French against the German. Imperial Army commanded by Generals von Kluck and von Bulow.
• The battle continued for 3 days.
• The Germans were forced into the Marne valley to reach Paris because of the unexpected resistance offered by the BEF and the Belgians.
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9th September:

• Because of General Kluck’s decision to halt General Bulow noticed a gap opening between his and Kluck’s armies. The Allied spy planes noticed this.
• Kluck and Bulow were forced to retreat.

11th September:

• The Germans were forced into a full retreat.
• After their defeat they resorted to the Race for the Sea