Words to know! hetic - showing agreement with or favor towards Pacifists - a person who is opposed to war or to violence of any kind. try - related by family or ancestral descent Lopsided - more developed on one side than on the other; unevenly balanced
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Words to know!
Sympathetic - showing agreement with or favor towards.
Pacifists - a person who is opposed to war or to violence of any kind.
Ancestry - related by family or ancestral descent
Lopsided - more developed on one side than on the other; unevenly balanced
Europe Plunges Into War
Europe Plunges Into War
Section 13.2Section 13.2
Setting the Stage• By 1914, Europe was divided
into two rival alliances, the Triple Entente and the Central Powers.
• Austria-Hungary’s declaration of war against Serbia set off a chain reaction within the interlocking web of alliances.
• The countries of Europe followed through on their pledges to support one another. As a result , nearly all of Europe joined in on the most destructive war the world had seen.
The War Begins...
In the late summer of 1914, millions of soldiers marched
happily into battle.
Most believed the war would be over quickly.
Germany’s StrategyGermany, stuck in the middle
of Europe, face a two-front war.
Shlieffen PlanThe German plan for
attacking and defeating France in the West before
fighting Russia.
To do this Germany had to act fast.
Germany Rolls!
Sept. 1914, Germany swept into France. Almost reaching
Paris.
Germany was days from Victory.
First Battle of the MarneSept 5, 1914 The Allied
forces attacked Germany outside of
ParisFirst major battle on the Western
Front.
Perhaps the most important victory for the Allies during the
war.
Over 600 taxis Over 600 taxis shuttled soldiers to shuttled soldiers to
the front lines!the front lines!
The Importance
A quick victory in the West was
no longer possible.
Germany was forced to fight the war on two
fronts.
Ended the Schlieffen Plan.
Using the documents at your table discuss and answer in your Response
Section:
What assumptions were made by the Germans that should have been considered?
What were several factors that lead to the Schlieffen Plan failing?
What might have the Germans done differently to make sure the plan was