There were two Battles of the Marne, taking place near the Marne River in Marne, France during World War I:
- First Battle of the Marne (1914)
- Second Battle of the Marne (1918)
Famous quotes containing the words battle of and/or battle:
“Athelstan King,
Lord among Earls,
Bracelet-bestower and
Baron of Barons,”
—Unknown. Battle of Brunanburh (l. 1–4)
“the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither
yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet
favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.”
—Bible: Hebrew Ecclesiastes (l. IX, 11)