... between Britain and Belgium, which had been made in 1839. It meant that if any country invaded Belgium, Britain would declare war on that country. However, the German's thought that Great Britain would never stand by this because it was so old. This Schlieffen Plan was thought out well in advance of the war and looked as if it was going to be successful when it was on paper. However, when it was put into action it was very poorly executed, and was a total failure. ...

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