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Schlieffen Plan

• Name given to German war plans to invade France and Belgium.

• Named after Field Marshal Alfred von Schlieffen.

Key Battles

Battle of the Marne

• Offensive attack by the French army and the British Expeditionary Force (BEF).

• Aimed at pushing back the advancing Germans who invaded Belgium and northeastern France.

• Successfully kept German forces out of Paris.

First Battle of Ypres

• First of three battles for control of Ypres, a key city on the north coast of Belgium.

• Allies suffered heavy losses but achieved a technical victory.

Geographical Context

English Channel

• An arm of the Atlantic Ocean separating Great Britain from Northern France and the rest of Europe.

Key War Concepts

Stalemate

• A situation in which neither side can secure a clear victory.

• Leads to prolonged and slow warfare.

Nationalism

• Extreme feelings of pride and loyalty towards one's nation.

Imperialism

• Policy where powerful countries attempt to control the economic and political affairs of weaker nations or regions.

Militarism

• Policy of building up stronger armed forces as a means of ensuring national security.

Alliances

• Association of countries through agreements for defense or common policies.

Key Figures

Archduke Ferdinand

• Heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne.

• Assassinated while visiting Bosnia; this event is often cited as the "spark" for World War I.

Major Powers

Allied Powers

• Composed of France, Britain, Russia, Italy, and 21 other nations.

Central Powers

• Composed of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire.

Propaganda

• A form of communication aimed at influencing an audience and advancing a specific agenda.