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The Rise and Fall of Germany in WW1

Germany's strategy in World War I hinged on the Schlieffen Plan, which aimed to quickly defeat France before turning to Russia. However, the plan faltered when Russia mobilized faster than anticipated, and the German advance was delayed by unexpected resistance from Belgium.

The Rise and Fall of
Germany in WW1

The Rise and Fall of Germany in WW1

Schlieffen Plan

Schlieffen Plan Explained
Failed
Russia mobilized in 10 days and not 6 weeks like planned.
Held up by Belgian army
Designated attack on France once Russia started mobilizing their troops near the German border.
War of attrition
Planned as a short war, but France being attacked became a horrible beginning to trench warfare.

Treaty of Versailles

Crippled German economy
Germany had to pay $33B USD in reparations.
Post WW1 treaty
Formed at the League of Nations conference at 1919.

League of Nations Conference, 1919, Paris

Contributing factor to the start of WW2.

Imperialism

Germany declared war on many power countries.
Britain
France
Russia
Belgium
Policy of extending power of one country over countries through military/economic control.

Assassination of Franz Ferdinand

Arch duke of Austria was murdered.
Germany sided with defending Austria while France and Britain sided with Serbia.
Triple Alliance
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Germany
Black Hand Group
Subtopic
Terrorist group that wanted Bosnia's independance from Serbia