On July 15, 1918, the German military would partake in what eventually would become their final offensive attempt to win World War I. Lasting several days, this battle between German and French, British and American forces – eventually named The Second Battle of Marne – featured heavy casualties on both sides, so much so that many often find themselves wondering: who exactly won the second battle of Marne?
Background
Early in July 1918, German militant Erich Ludendorff developed an extensive military plan to overtake the region between northern France and Belgium known as Flanders. This plan consisted of a major offensive attack within the Flanders region, as well as a diversion that was designed to take place near France’s Marne River. German forces hoped that the initial diversion would pull French, British and American troops away from their primary targets.
