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The paper analyzes the evolution of military thought in Germany and France before World War I.

The Development of the Military Theory in Germany and France on the Eve of the First World War

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The paper analyzes the evolution of military thought in Germany and France before World War I.
Historical research methods were employed to classify military theorists' ideas.
The works of theorists like Clausewitz and Foch were compared and analyzed.
A focus on military doctrines and socio-economic influences was maintained.
Germany's military doctrine overestimated its strengths and underestimated opponents.
French military doctrine emphasized an offensive approach in battles.
Socio-economic factors were increasingly vital for warfare success.

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Historical research reveals military doctrine impacts tactics and socio-economic factors in Germany and France, implying vital lessons.

Irina V. Lokhova (2026) studied this question.

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