The major powers employed various strategies and tactics during World War I, which had significant consequences for the outcome of the war and the post-war world. Here’s an examination of the strategies and tactics employed by the major powers:

Triple Entente (Allied Powers):

• France: France focused on a war of attrition, relying on its strong military infrastructure and industrial capacity to wear down the German army.
• Russia: Russia initially adopted a defensive strategy, but later shifted to a more aggressive approach, including the use of mass mobilization and revolutionary tactics.
• Britain: Britain employed a naval blockade, aiming to strangle Germany’s economy and weaken its ability to wage war.
• United States: The United States initially maintained a policy of neutrality, but eventually entered the war on April 6, 1917, focusing on a strategic bombing campaign and deploying troops to Europe.

Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Ottoman Empire):

• Germany: Germany employed a “Schlieffen Plan” strategy, aiming to quickly defeat France and then turn its attention to Russia. However, this plan was unsuccessful, and Germany was forced to adopt a more defensive strategy.
• Austria-Hungary: Austria-Hungary focused on defeating Serbia and maintaining its territorial integrity, but was ultimately unsuccessful.
• Ottoman Empire: The Ottoman Empire launched a surprise attack on Russia in 1914, but was later pushed back by Russian forces.