Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements with respect to the Schlieffen Plan:
1. It was a war plan by Germany to engage in a two front war with France and Russia.
2. The plan involved a quick Belgian surrender and complete surrender of France within a short span of time and then shifting the troops across to the eastern border with Russia.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

• A. Both 1 and 2
• B. 1 only
• C. Neither 1 nor 2
• D. 2 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C Neither 1 nor 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The plan failed as Germans depended on the quick surrender of France. However, approaching France caused a delay as Belgium offered a resistance which impressed many war strategists.