Question

which statement best describes germany’s overall military strategy at the beginning of world war i? a. it planned to launch a naval attack against great britain, then a ground attack against russia. b. it planned to dig defensive trenches to protect against french or russian invasion. c. it planned to launch simultaneous attacks on military fronts in great britain and france. d. it planned to rapidly conquer france, then send its troops east toward russia.

Explanation:

This refers to the Schlieffen Plan, Germany's pre-WWI military strategy. It aimed to avoid a two-front war by quickly defeating France (via a flanking maneuver through Belgium) before Russia could fully mobilize its forces, then shifting troops to fight Russia in the east. Options A, B, and C do not match Germany's actual initial strategy.

Answer:

D. It planned to rapidly conquer France, then send its troops east toward Russia.