A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MARNE

Fri, 20 Feb '26
Miracle on the ___ (surprise French/English victory of W.W. I)
Tue, 2 Apr '24
French river where two W.W. I battles took place
Thu, 14 Dec '23
Site of a W.W. I battle that saved Paris from capture
Thu, 6 May '21
French river in W.W. I fighting