Schlieffen Plan shapes German military strategy from "summary" of The Origins of the First World War by Annika Mombauer
The Schlieffen Plan was a military strategy devised by the German Chief of Staff, Alfred von Schlieffen, in 1905. This plan sought to address the strategic dilemma faced by Germany in the event of a two-front war against France and Russia. The plan aimed to quickly defeat France in the west before turning east to face the slower mobilizing Russian forces. The key element of the Schlieffen Plan was a massive, rapid offensive through neutral Belgium to outflank French defenses and encircle Paris. This bold and ambitious strategy reflected the German military's belief in the importance of speed and decisive action in warfare. The Schlieffen Plan heavily influenced German military thinking and planning leading up to the outbreak of World War I in 1914. German military leaders were convinced that a swift and overwhelming victory in the west was essential to secure the country's position in a two-front w...
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