5 Reasons Why The Schlieffen Plan Failed

Question: How did the BEF’s timing of its arrival affect the failure of the Schlieffen Plan?

Answer: Arrived in France earlier than expected. This caused von Moltke (one of the German Commanders) to bring forces from the Eastern Front.

Question: Who commanded the BEF?

Answer: Sir John French

Question: How did the Germans see the BEF?

Answer: It was underestimated but it was actually a small but very well trained force

Question: When did the BEF arrive in France?

Answer: 18th August 1914

Question: When was the Battle of the Mons?

Answer: 23rd August 1914

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