The Battle of the Rivers

'The Battle of the Rivers' is a military book that revolves around the First Battle of the Marne, a pivotal moment in World War I that took place from September 5-12, 1914. This battle was a series of skirmishes that occurred in the Marne River Valley, ultimately resulting in a victory for the Entente against the German armies in the western front. The battle marked the end of the Retreat from Mons and the pursuit of the Franco-British armies following the Battle of the Frontiers in August.