Battle of the Ardennes
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This article is about the World War I battle in 1914. For the World War II invasion in 1940, see Battle of France. For the World War II Battle of the Ardennes in 1944, see Battle of the Bulge.
The Battle of the Ardennes took place during the First World War fought on the frontiers of France, Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg from 21 to 23 August 1914. The German armies defeated the French and forced their retreat. The battle was part of the larger Battle of the Frontiers, the first battle of the Western Front.
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Battle of the Ardennes | |||||||
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Part of the Battle of the Frontiers on the Western Front of the First World War | |||||||
Battle of the Ardennes, 1914 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
France | Germany | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Pierre Ruffey Fernand de Langle de Cary |
Albrecht, Duke of Württemberg Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany | ||||||
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Third Army Fourth Army |
4th Army 5th Army | ||||||
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42,557 | 14,940 | ||||||
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