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Opening Battles of WWI. First Battle of the Marne (Sept 6-12, 1914) Germans invade Belgium to reach within 30 miles of Paris 150,000 French launch counter-attack.

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1 Opening Battles of WWI

2 First Battle of the Marne (Sept 6-12, 1914) Germans invade Belgium to reach within 30 miles of Paris 150,000 French launch counter-attack creating 30 mile wide gap in German lines On Sept. 9 th Germans begin retreat Result: Schlieffen Plan ruined ending hope of swift German victory

3 The Battle of Verdun (Feb.-Dec. 1916) German offensive aimed at reaching Paris Goal: Find target France would heavily defend; use massive bombardment and extend the battle Begins with 21 hour bombardment Between Jun-Oct, France counter-attacks aiming to reclaim forts Result: Battle ends when Germany turns attention to the Somme

4 Aftermath of Verdun French return to original positions 540,000 French casualties 430,000 German casualties NO ADVANTAGE GAINED

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