Talk:Plan XVII

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In the article you descib Germany's Schliefen plan, and you say that the German troops 'advanced almost unopposed' however did the Belgians resistance and the BEF do nothing to slow them down, as i thought that they did (and i need this for history project soon).

--Death of Rats 12:16, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

Much of what is written here in regards to Germany's war plan is based on incorrect assumptions, hearsay, and the author's own conclusions. Who knows if the fact the Germans used more troops in the east cost them victory in the west? This comment implies that what is known as the Schlieffen Plan (there's actually evidence that would show there never was an actual "Schlieffen Plan") would've succeeded had those troops participated. This article is accurate when discussing the French side of things, which is the point, but its information and accuracy in regards to the German side of things is questionable at best.

--GeoffreyVS 1:32, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

Citing from within the article: "The offensive French military strategy in World War I known as Plan XVII was initially created by Ferdinand Foch. The offensive plan used brute force and a mystical belief in the French "élan" or "fighting spirit." General Joseph Joffre adopted this plan upon becoming commander-in-chief in 1911". This statement is currently (intentionally) contradicted in the article on general Foch, where it is stated that this is little more than a widely held misconception.

--Georgebaltz , 06 November 2007 —Preceding comment was added at 02:43, 8 November 2007 (UTC)