Schlieffen Plan And Deadlock On The Western Front Flashcards
What does BEF stand for?
British expeditionary force
How many infantry and cavalry divisions were sent to France in 1914 as the BEF
Not sure yet
What was the French war plan called?
Plan XVII
Explain the theory of the Schlieffen plan
The plan was created by General Count Alfred Von Schlieffen in December 1905. The plan was for a designated attack on France once Russia had mobilised their army near the German border.
When did the BEF first engage the German army?
On August 22nd
When was the battle of the Marne?
September 5, 1915 to September 12, 1914
Which battle was fought close to Paris, and when?
Battle of Marne
What does the term stalemate mean?
A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible.
What was the ‘the race to the sea’?
It refers to the confused struggle between the German and Franco-British armies in the months of September and October
