World War Civ 27: Western front 1914 from Belgium to the Marne
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Germany brings the big guns to Belgium, sacks Louvain and follows the doctrine of terrorizing civilians. The British Expeditionary Force whose commander’s name is French, joins France for some battles. A war of maneuver ends with a non-breakthrough on the Marne and the race to the coast. 1914 ends with no winner, and no one’s … Continue reading "World War Civ 27: Western front 1914 from Belgium to the Marne"
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