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Second battle of the Marne (1918 AD)

Friday, September 18, 2015

Second battle of the Marne
(First World War)

15 July 1918 - 6 August 1918
Marne river, Paris
Belligerents France

Britain

United States

Italy
German Empire
Objectives Defense of Paris Throw back allies and enter into Paris
Leaders Ferdinand Foch (Commander in-chief)
Paul Andre Maistre
Antoine de Mitry
Marie Emile Fayolle
Alexander Godley (Britain)
Alberico Albricci (Italy)
Erich Ludendorff (Commander in-chief)
Karl von Einem
Bruno von Mudra
Max von Boehn
Strength France 44 divisions
US 8 divisions
Britian 4 divisions
Italy 2 divisions
408 heavy guns
360 field batteries
346 tanks
52 divisions
609 heavy guns
1047 field batteries
Losses 140,000 dead or wounded
139,000 dead or wounded
30,000 captured
793 guns
Result Decisive allied victory

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