The Great War P8 Flashcards
General Moltke sent German troops to the Eastern Front to prevent what?
Russian march to Berlin
What news made General Moltke move German troops to the Eastern front?
Russian Victory at Gumbinnen
Where did Joffre and the BEF retreat to during the Battle of the Frontier?
Marne River
General Joffre changed his planning back to an _________ during the First Battle of the Marne?
Offensive Strategy
How did General Joffre concentrate his troops during the First Battle of the Marne?
600 Parisian Taxis & Railroads
Why did Kluck’s right flank have to walk on foot during the First Battle of the Marne?
Belgians & French destroyed Bridges and Railroads
Because the French & Belgians destroyed the infrastructure, the Germans did what during the 1st Battle of the Marne?
Retreated to Aisne River
The First Battle of the Marne became known as what?
“Miracle of the Marne”
The First Battle of the Marne marked the end of what?
Schlieffen Plan
