Battle of the Marne Flashcards
Why was the war not over by December 1914?
1
Q
When did it start?
A
6th - 10th Sept 1914
2
Q
Where was it?
A
banks of the River Marne, France
3
Q
Distance from Paris
A
30 miles
4
Q
Who were involved?
A
Germany VS France + rest of BEF
5
Q
Who won?
A
The Allies
6
Q
Who led the Allies?
A
General John Joffre
7
Q
Why was it so significant?
A
- halted / STOPPED the G advance into France
- there was a STALEMATE
–> both side dug trenches to fortify their positions
= BEGINNING OF TRENCH WARFARE
8
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Why was the German advance stopped?
A
- G soldiers were EXHAUSTED
–> hungry, tired, short of ammunition etc - B & F COMBINED STRENGTH & COUNTERATTACKED
= G fell back to River Aisne - neither able to push each other back = STALEMATE
9
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Mini Summary:
A
The Battle of the Marne was the conflict in the early days of WW1 in which the advance of the G forces under the Sch. Plan was halted, forcing both sides to dig trenches and fortify their positions
