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Von Schlieffen Plan
What?:German strategy for quickly defeating France in World War I
How?:By invading France through neutral Belgium.
When?:1914
Why?:To quickly defeat France to allow Germany to shift troops to the East to defeat Russia.
Who?German General Alfred Von Schlieffen
Where? Belgium
Importance?:By invading Belgium, Germany violated Belgium’s neutrality making Germany an aggressor and in the eyes of many the “villain” of World War One. Germany’s invasion of Belgium led directly to Britain declaring war and joining the allies.
Related Terms: 1) Alliances, 2) Strategy, 3) World War I, 4) Neutrality, 5) Aggressor, 6) Allies
How?:By invading France through neutral Belgium.
When?:1914
Why?:To quickly defeat France to allow Germany to shift troops to the East to defeat Russia.
Who?German General Alfred Von Schlieffen
Where? Belgium
Importance?:By invading Belgium, Germany violated Belgium’s neutrality making Germany an aggressor and in the eyes of many the “villain” of World War One. Germany’s invasion of Belgium led directly to Britain declaring war and joining the allies.
Related Terms: 1) Alliances, 2) Strategy, 3) World War I, 4) Neutrality, 5) Aggressor, 6) Allies
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