Why did Moltke transfer 7 divisions to Alsace-Lorraine?

Question

What was his reason for doing so?

From the right-wing in Belgium?

*sigh* obviously he was planning an attack or preparing a defense. But why did he feel transferring 7 divisions from the right wing attack offensive (the whole point of the attack) to the defensive bait in Alsace-Lorraine was a good decision? In retrospect it seems somewhat stupid to me, and, although he doesn't seem to be a great general, I'm sure he had his reasons and would like to know what they are. Thank you.

Answer 1

Every one had second thoughts about the Schlieffen plan when it actually came time to carry it out. Schlieffen himself said, "Let the last man on the right (von Kluck, as it turned out) brush the English Channel with his sleeve. But von Kluck turned in at the last moment, so convinced he was that he could capture Paris in a direct assault. Moltke thought at the last moment that he could carry Paris with a sudden direct assault. The French general Gallieni, seeing his chance, commandeered Paris taxis to ferry troops to a front just north of Paris.

Answer 2

When did this happen? I would suspect he was planning an attack or preparing a defense.