The German Schlieffen plan called for
A) a quick invasion of Great Britain and destruction of the British navy.
B) a quick invasion of Russia so that the war would only be fought on one front.
C) a blockade of France to starve that country into submission.
D) a swift knockout of France, combined with defensive action against Russia.
E) simultaneous invasions of France, Britain, and Russia, with heavy reliance on the navy.
Answer: D) a swift knockout of France, combined with defensive action against Russia.
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