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Did Foch support the brief invasion of Germany in 1914?

  • Yes

  • No

  • He remained neutral

  • He was not involved in decision making

Answer

Yes, Foch supported the brief invasion of Germany in 1914, known as the Schlieffen Plan. He believed it was necessary to preempt a potential German attack and secure French positions. However, the plan ultimately failed due to logistical issues and strong German resistance, leading to a stalemate on the Western Front for several years.
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