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