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
Key Figures & Places
What Else Happened on July 18
en Judá, termina el sitio de Jerusalén por Nabucodonosor II de Babilonia.
The Etruscan city of Veii lured the Fabian clan into a lethal trap at the Cremera River, annihilating the entire Roman force. This disaster nearly wiped out one…
The Gauls covered fifteen miles in a single day after their victory—no stopping, no camp, straight to an undefended Rome. At the Allia River, Roman commanders p…
Raiding Gauls crush a Roman army at the Allia River, driving survivors to flee and leaving the city defenseless. This defeat triggers a brutal sack that strips …
comienza el gran incendio de Roma.
A blaze erupts in Rome's merchant district, consuming vast swathes of the city while Emperor Nero allegedly strums his lyre from a safe vantage point. This disa…
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