German battle strategy that called for quick defeat of French in the west and then attacking Russia in the east.

Answer 1

The German battle strategy you are referring to is known as the Schlieffen Plan. It was devised by General Count Alfred von Schlieffen in the early 20th century, prior to World War I. The plan aimed for a swift victory over France by invading through Belgium, quickly capturing Paris, and then redirecting forces to the Eastern Front to engage Russia. The strategy was based on the assumption that France could be defeated quickly while Russia would take longer to mobilize its forces. However, the implementation of the Schlieffen Plan encountered numerous challenges and ultimately did not succeed as anticipated, leading to a protracted and grueling stalemate on the Western Front.