The Schlieffen Plan influenced German actions at the beginning of the war from "summary" of The Guns of August by Barbara W. Tuchman
The Schlieffen Plan was a carefully devised strategy by the German General Staff to swiftly defeat France through a massive flanking maneuver. The plan was based on the assumption that Russia would take longer to mobilize its forces, allowing Germany to concentrate its efforts on defeating France first. This plan heavily influenced German actions at the beginning of the war, shaping their military tactics and decisions. As tensions escalated in Europe, Germany saw the implementation of the Schlieffen Plan as a necessary step to secure victory. The German military machine was set in motion, with troops mobilizing and moving swiftly towards the French border. The plan called for a rapid and decisive strike against France, aiming to knock them out of the war before turning their attention to the Eastern Front. The Sch...
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