An Application in the Principles of War: The Schlieffen Plan

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Abstract:

The Schlieffen Plan was Germanys contingency plan for a two-front war with France and Russia at the outbreak of European hostilities in 1914. This project describes the war plans of Germany and the Allies and accounts the first 33 days of WW I, ending in a German retreat at the Battle of the Marne. From the opening campaign of WW I, this project draws examples for illustrating the principles of war as defined in AFM 1-1. It also provides questions and discussion for a seminar environment.

Author(s):
Goodin, J. A.
Author Organization(s):
AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
Descriptive Note:
Student rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA146740
Pagination:
0060

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ACSC-84-1010
Monitor Series:
ACSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*WARFARE, FRANCE, GERMANY(EAST AND WEST), MILITARY PLANNING, THEORY, USSR
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
*PRINCIPLES OF WAR, WORLD WAR I
Report Date:
1984 Apr 01
Creation Date:
1984 Nov 26