how did the failure of the schlieffen plan lead to a stalemate
Why did a stalemate occur on the Western Front? It was the failure of the Schlieffen Plan in 1914 that led to the creation of stalemate on the Western Front (Webb).The German offensive; Schlieffen plan failed due to differences in the way the plan was performed compared to the way the plan was actually planned.Problems led to battles, which lead to defeats for the Germans and eventually the forced abandonment (due to failure) of the Schlieffen Plan.As the Germans were defeated they secured some land, 'dug in', the trench system was established.he Schlieffen plan and the 'war of movement' was over. Stalemate was established and would not be broken until 1918. The consolidated trench system secured and gave confidence to both armies defensively. Both had strong backing and resting places (esp.