How did the political geography and geopolitics of 1914
Europe influence the development and implementation of the Schlieffen
Plan?

Explain why Germany’s location in Europe contributed to
its being involved in a two-front war.

German troops could have entered France by
going through Switzerland. Use what you know about both political
and physical geography to explain why it made more sense for them
to go through Belgium.

Notice that neutral Belgium is located
between Germany and France. How do you think Belgium and the
rest of the world regarded Germany’s violation of Belgium’s
neutrality?