Alfred Von Schlieffen's Military Writings

A collection of writings by Generalfeldmarschall Alfred Graf von Schlieffen, one of Imperial Germany's more intriguing figures. Schlieffens 15 years as Chief of the general staff left his mark upon both military and political institutions within Wilhelmine Germany. Despite never having written a comprehensive work of theory, his ideas have inspired countless written articles in support and many argue that his theories brought ruin to Germany and much of Europe. This book provides translations of Schlieffen's staff rides as well as sections from the archives not previously published.

List of Illustrations

vii

Series Editor's Preface

ix

Preface

xi

Introduction

xv

Note on Equivalent Military Ranks

xxix

Part I: Wargames

Introduction

3

(10)

General Staff Ride (East), 1894

13

(14)

General Staff Ride (East), 1897

27

(12)

General Staff Ride (East), 1899

39

(12)

General Staff Ride (East), 1901

51

(10)

General Staff Ride (East), 1903

61

(11)

Tactical-Strategic Problems, 1892

72

(10)

Tactical-Strategic Problems, 1896

82

(10)

Tactical-Strategic Problems, 1903

92

(16)

Tactical-Strategic Problems, 1905

108

(11)

Kriegsspiel, 1905

119

(40)

Part II: Memoranda

Introduction

143

(16)

Reports on the Russian Army, 1905

159

(4)

Memorandum of 1905: The Schlieffen Plan

163

(12)

Addendum to the Memorandum, 1906

175

(3)

Comments by Moltke on the Memorandum, c.1911

178

(16)

Part III: Theoretical Writings

Introduction

183

(11)

War Today, 1909

194

(12)

Million-Man Armies, 1911

206

(2)

Cannae Studies

208

(11)

The Feldherr, 1910

219

(8)

Helmuth von Moltke

227

(16)

Appendices

I. Schlieffen's Life and Career

235

(3)

II. The General Staff, 1891-1905

238

(2)

III. German Army Corps at Wartime Strength

240

(1)

IV. French Army Corps at Wartime Strength

241

(1)

V. Russian Army Corps at Wartime Strength

242

(1)

Notes

243

(24)

Select Bibliography

267

(6)

Index

273

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