What battle stopped the German advances in Paris?

The Battle of the Marne, fought from September 6 to 12, 1914, was the critical engagement that halted the German advance towards Paris during World War I. Allied forces, primarily French and British, launched a counteroffensive that successfully pushed back the German army, leading to a stalemate and the establishment of trench warfare on the Western Front. This battle marked a significant turning point in the war, as it prevented the Germans from capturing the French capital and shifted the dynamics of the conflict.