History's Greatest Battles
The battles that made us -- a detailed, entertaining, and tangent-free program about history's greatest battles. In this program, we embark on a journey through the constancy of human conflict, where the fates of nations and the course of history have been decided on the battlefield. This program delves into our world-history's most significant and seminal battles, exploring not just the events themselves but their profound impact on the world timeline we live in today. Each episode is meticulously crafted by ardent and dedicated history fans with a passion for military history and an appreciation for the art of storytelling. Join us as we unravel the strategies, heroics, and consequences that have shaped civilizations and forged the destiny of entire continents.
History's Greatest Battles
The First Battle of the Marne, 1914, WWI
France’s triumph shattered Germany’s dreams of a lightning-fast victory, plunging both nations into the unrelenting nightmare of four agonizing years of trench warfare, where every inch of muddy ground was paid for with rivers of blood. Had the Germans been victorious, it is unlikely that the German nation would have had much interest in Hitler's radical plans decades later.
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Marne, France. 5th - 10th September, 1914.
Allied Forces: 1,080,000 Soldiers
German Forces: 750,000 to 900,000 Soldiers
Additional Reading and Research:
- Dupuy, Trevor. A Genius for War.
- Kluck, Alexander. The March on Paris and the Battle of the Marne, 1914.
- Tuchman, Barbara. The Guns of August.
- Herwig, Holger. The Marne, 1914: The Opening of World War I and the Battle that Changed the World.
- Blond, Georges. The Marne.