The Schlieffen Plan involved swiftly defeating France before concentrating on Russia to avoid a prolonged two-front war.
The Schlieffen Plan was devised by Germany to prepare for a two-front war by swiftly defeating France first and then focusing on Russia. This strategy involved a rapid advance into France through Belgium and Northern France within six weeks, followed by a shift of forces to the Eastern Front to counter the Russian threat. The plan aimed to prevent a prolonged war on two fronts by prioritizing the defeat of the French forces.