Its purpose was to avoid a war on two fronts by winning victory on the western front before dealing with the threat of Russia.
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What did the Schiefflen plan result in?
A stalemate which forced Germany to fight a war on two fronts
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Why were the allies stronger?
Britain and France were major colonial powers that call upon their overseas empires for manpower, resources and supplies.
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How prepared was the German war economy?
Imperial Germany was totally unprepared for the costs of a prolonged war. The economy was seriously dislocated, this wrecked the governments finances and increased social tensions.
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What was Germany's chance to escape military defeat?
Russia surrendered in March 1918. This gave Germany the opportunity to launch a last major offensive on the western front.
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What was the Schlieffen plan?
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Its purpose was to avoid a war on two fronts by winning victory on the western front before dealing with the threat of Russia.
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