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Marne: The First Major Battle of World War I

The First Battle of the Marne in 1914 marked a turning point at the very start of World War I. This video explores how French and British forces halted the German advance toward Paris, the strategies ...
Illustrated title page depicts a battle scene with a biplane and an airship in the sky. Helmet and swords used as decorative devices with various national flags in the border.
World War One began almost by accident and ended just as strangely. It was the first truly global conflict and saw death on an industrial scale.
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. overall: 7 1/4 in x 9 5/8 in; 18.415 ...
On the first Sunday of the month, many castles, museums and monuments in the Ile-de-France region open their doors to you free of charge. What about in Seine-et-Marne? Some are free on the 1st Sunday ...