At what river in France were both Germany's initial drive in the Fall of 1914 and its Spring Offensive in 1918 halted?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking about a specific river in France that played a significant role in World War I, particularly regarding major German offensives in 1914 and 1918, specifically where these offensives were stopped.

More Information

Both Germany's initial drive in the Fall of 1914 and the Spring Offensive in 1918 were halted at the Marne River. The First Battle of the Marne marked the end of the German advance towards Paris and led to the start of trench warfare. In 1918, the Second Battle of the Marne was also a significant turning point during Germany's final attempts to win the war, leading to an Allied counter-offensive.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing different battles or rivers due to similar names or multiple events occurring in the same area. Always cross-check the timeline and geographic context.

Sources

• Western Front (World War I) - en.wikipedia.org
• The Marne, 15 July–6 August 1918 - history.army.mil
• First Battle of the Marne begins | September 6, 1914 | HISTORY - history.com