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The Marne Battle and the German Overreach
Four years after the Marne, this piece argues the battle defined Western civilization’s outcome. It credits French leadership and American aid for halting German plans, notes repeated German misjudgments, and insists Paris, Verdun, and the Marne shaped the war’s course. It underscores France’s sacrifice and calls for enduring Allied resolve.
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