Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Schlieffen Plan
Noun
ˈʃliːfən plæn
Definition
The Schlieffen Plan was a German military strategy developed to quickly defeat France and then turn to fight Russia during World War I.
Examples
- The Schlieffen Plan dictated that German forces would move swiftly into Belgium to bypass French defenses.
- Although initially successful, the Schlieffen Plan ultimately failed to achieve its objectives during World War I.
Meaning
It aimed to avoid a prolonged two-front war by rapidly invading France through Belgium before the Russian army could mobilize.
Synonyms
- Military strategy
- War plan
