The Battle of the Marne

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50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Battle of the Marne. After the First World War broke out in 1914, the German army secured a series of early victories and advanced almost as far as Paris. However, a number of mistakes on the German side allowed the Allies to obtain a decisive victory at the Battle of the Marne. This was the first Allied victory of the conflict, but overall triumph was still a long way off.
In just 50 minutes you will:
¿ Understand the events leading up to the outbreak of the First World War
¿ Find out about the main commanders and leaders on both sides and the decisions they made
¿ Analyse the outcome of the battle and its impact on the rest of the war
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