Which nation’s mobilization plan was so closely tied to its alliance obligations that it essentially made war inevitable once Russia mobilized?
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Correct answer: Germany
The Schlieffen Plan required Germany to attack France immediately if Russia mobilized. Because the plan relied on speed and a fixed timetable, Germany could not wait for diplomatic solutions once the Russian army began to move.
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