Question

The German Schlieffen plan called for

a. A quick invasion of Russia so that the war would only be fought on one front
b. A blockade of France to start that country into submission
c. A swift knockout of France, combined with defensive action against Russia
d. Simultaneous invasions of France, Britain, and Russia with heavy reliance on the navy

Answer 1

The German Schlieffen plan called for "c. A swift knockout of France, combined with defensive action against Russia," since the idea was to both expand and protect territory simultaneously.