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The Russian army appears! Less than a month after the outbreak of World War I, the Russian army advanced to East Prussia faster than expected! In response, the German army sent two corps from the right wing to the Eastern Front, and with the main attack force weakened, the real heat began at the end of August, and the German main attack's combat power gradually weakened due to the heat and disease... On the other hand, the French army, newly organized and reorganized, stopped their withdrawal! They attempted a counterattack and succeeded in stopping the German 2nd Army's advance. When the advance was delayed, Bülow became anxious and requested support from Kluck's 1st Army, and the German 1st Army changed direction and began to advance toward the southeast of Paris. And the German army headed to the Marne River to attack the French army's western rear... The German army finally crossed the Marne River. They quickly moved and responded to the French army's counterattack, and the battle continued in a favorable situation for the German army. But suddenly the German army retreated? Lieutenant Colonel Hench ordered the German army to withdraw. Why did he decide to retreat? We will dig into the controversy and truth about the German retreat that has continued to this day! The First Battle of the Marne, a miracle for France and a controversy for Germany ★ Check it out on KFN YouTube at 6 PM on Wednesdays!