Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Schlieffen
Noun
/ˈʃliːfən/
Definition
The Schlieffen Plan was a strategic military plan devised by General Count Alfred von Schlieffen of the German Empire before World War I.
Examples
- The German military employed the Schlieffen Plan in the early stages of World War I.
- Despite its initial promise, the Schlieffen Plan ultimately failed due to unexpected resistance and logistical issues.
Meaning
It was designed to enable Germany to avoid a two-front war by quickly defeating France in the west before turning to face Russia in the east.
Synonyms
- military strategy
- offensive plan
