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First World War Coursework The First World War began in August 1914 with Germany against the Allies of Britain, France, Russia and Belgium. When war began the Germans put the Schlieffen Plan into operation. The idea was knock France out first by sending troops through Belgium and then send troops to the Russian front. However, neither the Belgians nor the Russians did what the Germans expected. This led to the war becoming static for 3 years. Many thought the First World War would be a 'war of movement' and over by Christmas. Instead enthusiastic troops were stuck in trenches in a stalemate, which was to effectively last 3 years. Only in 1918 was there a considerable change in warfare and a breakthrough made. The Western Front ground to a halt at the end of 1914. Mainly due to the Schlieffen Plan. Whilst the Plan was successful at first however, unexpected Belgian resistance...

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