First Battle of the Marne
6 September 1914 — French and British forces begin the counteroffensive known as the First Battle of the Marne. The German advance toward Paris is halted and German armies withdraw toward...
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6 September 1914 — French and British forces begin the counteroffensive known as the First Battle of the Marne. The German advance toward Paris is halted and German armies withdraw toward...
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September–November 1914 — After the Marne, both sides repeatedly attempt to turn the other's flank. The maneuvering eventually reaches the North Sea and creates a largely continuous forti...
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August–September 1914 — Germany concentrates major forces against France and advances through Belgium. The operational scheme derives from years of German planning associated with Alfred ...
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7 March 1914 — Prince Wilhelm of Wied arrives at Durrës to rule Albania. Political rebellion and the approaching European war quickly overwhelm the fragile administration. He leaves Alban...
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