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The Schlieffen Plan Overview In 1914, Germany believed war with Russia was extremely likely.? If war broke out, Germany assumed France would also attack as she was both an ally of Russia and keen for revenge for her defeat in the Franco-Prussian war. Background The Germany Army Chief of Staff, Alfred von Schlieffen was asked to plan a way of preventing a war on two fronts. He believed that it was a priority to defeat France quickly, forcing them to surrender before Russia had a chance to mobilize her armed forces. Background In full knowledge of French defenses, Schlieffen proposed attackin