Historical Events tagged with "lille"
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Military & Warfare
The Start of the Race to the Sea
September 17th, 1914 110 years ago
The Race to the Sea began as German and Allied forces engaged in a series of maneuvers along the Western Front. As both sides sought to outflank each other, the conflict resulted in a continuous line of trench warfare, marking a pivotal point in World War I. This movement involved significant battles in northern France and Belgium, where both armies attempted to extend their control toward the English Channel, ultimately leading to extensive fortifications and loss of life.
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