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Battle of the Marne

noun

A World War I battle in northwestern France where the Allies defeated the Germans in 1918. Synonyms: Belleau Wood, Chateau-Thierry, Marne River.

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... (School House), said that Science had won the War, and quoted Wireless Telegraphy and Daylight Saving to prove this. The most successful Generals had had a scientific training. His uncle had met a General who knew algebra and used it at the Battle of the Marne. Only two first-class cricketers had ever been in the Cabinet. Three scientists had. The earth went round the sun. The moon went round the earth. ...

— Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, November 24, 1920 • Various

... go out and fight—and John would go too—and they might both be killed like all those gallant partners of the season and her cousin, and those who had fallen at Mons and the battle of the Marne. ...

— The Price of Things • Elinor Glyn

Words linked to "Battle of the Marne" : First World War, French Republic, pitched battle, Belleau Wood, Chateau-Thierry, War to End War, World War I, Great War, France, World War 1, Marne River