First Battle of the Marne (1914 AD)

First Battle of the Marne took place in 1914 AD during Western Front.

Battle facts

Year: 1914 AD
Date: 1914-09-14
Era: Modern
Conflict: Western Front
Commanders (A): Joseph Joffre, Joseph Gallieni, Michel-Joseph Maunoury, Ferdinand Foch, Maurice Sarrail
Commanders (B): Helmuth von Moltke, Alexander von Kluck, Karl von Bülow, Max von Hausen
Casualties: approx. 250,000 killed or wounded 12,733 killed or wounded298,000 casualties :260,000 killed or wounded :38,000 captured ... see
Outcome: Entente victory Failure of Schlieffen Plan
Coordinates: 49.017°, 3.383°