The collapse of the Schliffen plan. 1914

When planning the First World War, the German militarists rely on Blitzkrieg - a lightning -fast war. The rapid defeat of continental opponents - France and Russia - suggested and meant the winnings of war. The direct expression of the idea of ​​Blitzkrieg in the actual military terms was the so -called “Schliffen plan”, compiled in the German Great General Staff and adopted by the political leadership of Germany.
In just six weeks, the Germans in alliance with the Austro-Hungarian intended to defeat and withdraw France from the war, and then collapse in Russia and, therefore, win in conflict, preventing its long-term growth.
New book by M.V. Oskina talks about how the Russian army in 1914 tore off the German plans and did not allow the defeat of France