What is a battle of world war one that Germany beat France?

Answer 1

"The Battle of the Frontiers was a series of battles fought along the eastern frontier of France and in southern Belgium shortly after the outbreak of the First World War. [...] The defeat of the French offensive in the Battle of the Ardennes led to a general retreat to the Marne River where the French and British forces regrouped for the defense of Paris."

"Battle of the Frontiers" : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Frontiers

"After marching through Belgium, Luxembourg and the Ardennes, the German army advanced, in the latter half of August, into northern France where they met both the French army, under Joseph Joffre, and the initial divisions of the British Expeditionary Force, under Sir John French. A series of engagements known as the Battle of the Frontiers ensued. Key battles included the Battle of Charleroi and the Battle of Mons. A general Allied retreat followed, resulting in more clashes such as the Battle of Le Cateau, the Siege of Maubeuge and the Battle of St. Quentin (Guise).

The German army came within 43 miles (70 km) of Paris, but at the First Battle of the Marne (September 6-12), French and British troops were able to force a German retreat, ending their advance into France. The German army retreated north of the Aisne River and dug in there, establishing the beginnings of a static western front that was to last for the next three years. "

"Western Front (World War I) : 1914: German invasion of France and Belgium" : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Front_%28World_War_I%29#1914:_German_invasion_of_France_and_Belgium

The other battles at the Western Front were less clear-cut and ended mostly in a stalemate.

Answer 2

the Western Front War. just learned that in my World History class. ;)