5th Army (France)
| Ve Armée | |
|---|---|
Memorial to the 5th Army | |
| Active | 1914–1918 1939–1940 |
| Country | France |
| Branch | French Army |
| Type | Field army |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Charles Lanrezac Louis Franchet d'Espèrey |
The Fifth Army (French: Ve Armée) was a fighting force that participated in World War I.
On 29 August the 5th Army under Lanrezac won a partial victory at the battle of Guise, delaying the German attack. However, Lanrezac became dispirited and was replaced by Louis Franchet d'Espèrey on 3 September 1914. Under its new commander, Louis Franchet d'Espèrey, it participated in the defensive actions and subsequent attacks which resulted in the victory at the First Battle of the Marne in 1914.