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History talks of how Prussia annexed Alsace Lorraine in 1870, actually this was not true, they only annexed the Eastern half.

I'm with Bismarck, peace with no annexations offers more security for Prussia inGermany, than leaving France with the need to recover territory.

However given that the annexation happened, if they had gone the whole hog
and annexed all of AL, then theres possibly no need for the Scliefflen plan.
The Verdun fortresses are in German hands.

Im not saying that's Prussia's best course, Bismarcks policy would be best. But fudging always make a mess. if your gonna take territory
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