The Major Turning Point For Germany During World War I

At the start of World War I, Germany did not want to be a part of the war but was brought into it by the countries’ they were aligned with because they had a strong military. During the period of World War I, Germany won many small battles and gained momentum. The major turning point for Germany was the first battle of the Marnes on September, 5–12, 1914. This battle was between the German and the French. The German army had overrun Belgium and was pushing through France, threatening Paris. The British and French forces had already taken heavy casualties trying to stop the Germans, and it seemed that Paris would fall to the German forces. Desperate to stop the advance, British and French forces consolidated on the Marnes River, just outside