The Schlieffen Plan - Fantasy or Catastrophe? Terence Zuber argues that the German army’s rigid plan for a quick victory in France in 1914 was a postwar fabrication. Terence Zuber | Published in History Today Volume 52 Issue 9 September 2002 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Popular articles How to Win an Election in Ancient Rome The Allure of Medieval Churches