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First Battle of the Aisne
1914Sep, 13

World War I: The Battle of Aisne begins between Germany and France.

The First Battle of the Aisne (French: 1re Bataille de l'Aisne) was the Allied follow-up offensive against the right wing of the German First Army (led by Alexander von Kluck) and the Second Army (led by Karl von Bülow) as they retreated after the First Battle of the Marne earlier in September 1914. The Advance to the Aisne (6 September – 1 October) consisted of the Battle of the Marne (7–10 September) and the Battle of the Aisne (12–15 September).

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  • 1Sep

    Petrograd

    St. Petersburg, Russia, changes its name to Petrograd.