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Can Schlieffen (or more specifically a quick breakout and forced retreat of Entente forces to provide advantageous positioning for Central Power victory) be "delayed" until late 1916/early 1917, during/no later than the Turnip Winter?
Rules:
Wilhelm II cannot be "conveniently" killed by "very aggressive" throat cancer.
No earlier than 1 Jan 1908 can senior military staff be replaced from OTL. Moltke can be retired early through the use of "the human body and its many mysteries surrounding strokes."
Naval situation remains the same. Battle of Jutland occurs, but can be strategized to be more victorious for Scheer and perhaps avoid unrestricted sub warfare to avoid US entry.
Hard Mode:
No extra divisions at all from the east beyond OTL times and dates of division reassignment.
Rewards:
I might try and work on setting up an amateur study into combat ability for each army in the west for both French/BEF and Germany. Maybe. Probably not. Maybe.