AHC: Save France 1914 with plan XVII

Our situation: It is August 1, 1914 and the French have gotten two pieces of news. The bad news is that the British have declared that they will stay neutral even if the Germans sweep through Belgium.

The good news is that Russian intelligence has a complete copy of Moltke's Order of Battle and march plans

Can you save France and hopefully defeat the Germans. All changes must be as a result of decisions made by Joffre
 
If Britain doesn't care about Belgium, beat Germany to the punch. From what I can see on line, Belgium's defences are mostly German facing. Maybe even cutting through the Netherlands to completely flank the German army. If France is willing to donate the Rhine Provinces they want to the Belgians, they might even get full support. It's certainly the best option Albert I has once he learns Britain won't intervene.
 
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