+ Major Battles in World War 1 “A soldier who can no longer advance must guard the territory already held, no matter what the cost….” Joseph Joffre, on.

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+ Major Battles in World War 1 “A soldier who can no longer advance must guard the territory already held, no matter what the cost….” Joseph Joffre, on the eve of the battle of the Marne, 1914

+ Schlieffen Plan Germany’s grand plan to conquer France The German would enter France at different points and would simultaneously encircle the French Army Point was to capture Paris

+ The First Battle of the Marne Who: Allies (France and British Empire) vs. Central Powers(Germany) When: September 6- September 10, 1914 Where: Banks of Marne River, France Outcome: Battle was costly for both sides It was a victory for the Allies Foiled Germany’s plan to capture the France’s capital Forced to settle into Trench Warfare for remainder of War.

+ The Battles of Ypres Who: Germany vs. British and French When: October 19-November 22, 1914 Where: Flanders, Northeast France and Belgium Outcome: Ended the “Race to the Sea”

+ The Battle of Verdun Who: Germany vs. France When: February 21-December 18, 1916 Where: (120 miles) least of Paris Outcome: Longest battle going from February to December The frontlines were nearly the same at the end of the battle

+ The Second Battle of the Marne Who: Allies (British Empire, France, Italy) Associated Powers (USA) vs. Central Powers (Germany) When: July 15-August, 1918 Where: Marne River, France Outcome: Losses were high for both sides It was a disaster for the Germans Commanders started to realize that the war was over

+ The Battle of the Somme Who: British & French vs. Germany When: July-November 1916 Where: Eastern France Outcome: Worst single day in British military history-20,000 killed; 40,000 wounded Battle achieved goal Drawing German troops away from Verdun

+ Why was World War 1 not a decisive victory?