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The Marne Offensive (15th July - 5th August 1918) became the last German offensive of the war. It was intended as a diversionary attack either side of Reims to cross the river Marne and draw the Allied reserves away from Flanders, where Ludendorff was planning to make another offensive to break through the Allied line once and for all
Ludendorff throws 35 Divisions across the Marne to encircle Reims. Final thrust of the Spring Offensive. 1st day of 5th Ludendorf offensive, Battle of the Marne
Final day of 5th Ludendorf offensive, Battle of the Marne
The Allies counter-attack capturing 12,000 PoWs, 250 guns & 14 German divisions. German forces south of the River Marne are forced to rereat
The British 9th Division recaptures Meteren
The Germans retreat 5 miles as the French reach the Lassery-Chateau-Thierry Road
The Allies cross the Marne near Dormans. Ludendorf orders the southern salient to be abandoned
The British recapture Marfaux
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