Yes it is.
Marne River near Paris, France
Along its Eastern borders with Belgium and Germany. The war spread as far west as the Marne river, kilometers from Paris.
Seventy five east of Paris at the River Marne was the battle area of the Battle of Marne 1 and 2.
The Marne was a strategic point on the German road to Paris. Both Battles of the Marne kept the Germans from crossing the river and continuing on to take Paris. Had Paris been captured, France would have fallen.
The Marne river. On its banks the German advance was stopped.
The Marne River in France. It was about sixty miles from Paris and it was twice the location of a final and successful defensive stand to keep the Germans out of Paris.
The Battle of the Marne, September 1914 (early WWI), which took place along the Marne River in France between Paris and the German border. This battle was between the French and British forces against the German forces. The allied forces were able to push back the German offensive that had targeted Paris.
Marne
Marne, France is a located right outside of Paris. Two battles were fought there during WW I (1914 & 1918).
The Marne River.
Marne Marne
The First Battle of the Marne is named after the Marne River, as it took place along the banks of this river northeast of Paris during World War I. The battle occurred in September 1914 and was a significant turning point in the war as it halted the German advance towards the French capital.