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When was the Schlieffen Plan created? |
1905 |
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Why was the Schlieffen Plan created? |
To avoid the problem of a war on two fronts. |
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Why did Germany have to worry about a 'war on two fronts'? |
Germany was part of the Triple Alliance with Austria-Hungary and Italy. The Triple Entente included Britain, France and Russia. Germany was bordered by two Entente members: Russia in the East and France in the West. |
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What was the Schlieffen Plan? |
The aim was to defeat France within six weeks, before dealing with Russia. Germany believed that while Russia had a large army, it would be slow to mobilise its troops. |
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When did Helmuth von Molke modify the Schlieffen Plan? |
1911 |
