Nature of WW1 Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the Schlieffen Plan:
A
Invading France through the ‘Low countries’ and defeating Paris quickly, then turning efforts on Russia, avoiding a war on 2 fronts
2
Q
Why did the Schlieffen Plan fail?
A
It took longer to get through Belgium than expected, allowing time for Russia to mobilise; they expected to take Paris in 6 weeks; the entrance of the BEF; after the B.O. the Marne the Western front turned to stalemate
3
Q
How many German troops had to be diverted to Prussia after the Russians mobilised quicker than expected in 1914?
A
250k; this is a factor in the failure of the Schlieffen Plan
