MARNE, SECOND BATTLE OF THE


Meaning of MARNE, SECOND BATTLE OF THE in English

(July 15–18, 1918) Last large German attack in World War I .

As part of its final offensive to split the French forces, German troops under Erich Ludendorff crossed the Marne River but were met by strong French resistance under Ferdinand Foch . Allied counterattacks, especially at the Marne salient, forced the Germans to retreat to their former position along the Aisne and Vesle rivers.

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