Germany fought on two fronts in the early years of World War 1, invading France through Belgium according to the Schlieffen Plan in an attempt to quickly defeat France using brute strength, while also battling Russia in the east, but the war in the west became stalemated as old military tactics met new technologies like machine guns and artillery.
Germany fought on two fronts in the early years of World War 1, invading France through Belgium according to the Schlieffen Plan in an attempt to quickly defeat France using brute strength, while also battling Russia in the east, but the war in the west became stalemated as old military tactics met new technologies like machine guns and artillery.
Germany fought on two fronts in the early years of World War 1, invading France through Belgium according to the Schlieffen Plan in an attempt to quickly defeat France using brute strength, while also battling Russia in the east, but the war in the west became stalemated as old military tactics met new technologies like machine guns and artillery.
• East versus Russia • West versus Britain and France • Invaded Belgium and France • Schlieffen Plan • Win War through brute strength • Invade France through Belgium • “Rape of Belgium” • Western Front becomes Stalemate • Old tactics and New Technology • Christmas Truce • https://youtu.be/UGO9Q1vl-iM