World War I key battles

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  • First Battle of Marne

    France Vs Germany- Germany wanted to defeat France that way they didn't have to fight the war on two fronts. Russia (East) France (West)
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    Battle of Verdun

    Longest battle during World War I. It began with a German attack on France in the town of Verdun. Proved to be the costliest battle of the war.

  • The Battle of Jutland

    Largest naval battle of World War I.
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    Battle of Somme

    British attack that proved costly. Lost 60,000 soldiers in less than an hour.