Who was the german general that invaded france to start world war 1?

The German general who played a key role in the invasion of France at the start of World War I was General Helmuth von Moltke the Younger. He was the Chief of the German General Staff and implemented the Schlieffen Plan, which aimed for a quick victory over France by invading through Belgium. His strategies and decisions were pivotal in the early stages of the war, although the plan ultimately faced significant challenges.