Scenes of German Offensive, battleground, cavalry, officers in discussion, 1914

The video discusses the Schlieffen Plan, a German military strategy during World War I, which was slightly delayed but still progressing towards France. The German army, considered the strongest, faced the French forces who were focused on Plan 17. Despite initial delays, the Germans advanced towards Paris, reallocating some troops to the Russian front as the Russian offensive intensified.

What was the initial delay in the Schlieffen Plan?

• Two days

• One day

• Three days

• Four days

Which army was considered the strongest in the world during this period?

• The German Army

• The French Army

• The British Army

• The Russian Army

What was the focus of the French military strategy, Plan 17?

• To attack the German front

• To defend the western front

• To keep the main force in the east

• To invade Russia

How did the German General Staff respond to the initial delay in their plan?

• They accelerated their advance

• They abandoned the plan

• They requested reinforcements

• They negotiated a truce

What strategic move did the Germans make as the Russian offensive developed?

• They retreated from France

• They sent troops to the Russian front

• They fortified their positions in Paris

• They launched a naval attack