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German forces launch a massive offensive along the River Marne, hoping to break
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July 18

Second Battle of the Marne: Germany's Last Offensive Fails

German forces launch a massive offensive along the River Marne, hoping to break Allied lines before American reinforcements arrive in full force. This desperate gamble backfires as French and American troops halt the advance, pushing Germany into a defensive posture that ultimately seals its defeat in World War I.

July 18, 1918

108 years ago

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