The Chaos Heightens The Schlieffen...
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The Schlieffen Plan: The Chaos Heightens
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The Domino Effect1. July 28th, 1914: Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. Russia mobilizes troops to join the
fight on the side of Serbia.
2. August 1st, 1914: Germany declares war on Russia.
a. At first, Italy stays out of the fighting but fights with the Triple Alliance
3. August 3rd, 1914: Germany declares war on France, and Belgium
4. August 4th, 1914: The British Empire declares war on Germany
5. August 6th, 1914: Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia.
6. August 11th, 1914: France declares war on Austria-Hungary.
7. August 12th, 1914: British Empire declares war on Austria-Hungary.
8. August 22nd, 1914: Austria-Hungary declares war on Belgium.
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What was the plan?
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What were some considerations?
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Was it a success?
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Map Black line is Original Schlieffen Plan
Red lines is the actual movements
Blue lines is allied counteroffensive
Green dotted line is furthest point of penetration
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AftermathThe failed Schlieffen Plan led to a “race to the English Channel” (September - October 1914) and ended in stalemate and trench warfare that would last the entire war.