In 1914, during the First World War, German forces advanced towards Paris as part of the Schlieffen Plan. They reached the outskirts of the city, coming within about 30 miles (48 kilometers) of Paris by early September. However, their advance was halted during the First Battle of the Marne, which took place from September 6 to 12, 1914, leading to a significant Allied counteroffensive that pushed the Germans back and ultimately resulted in a stalemate on the Western Front.
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