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H206 Blitzkrieg, 1939-40

H206 Blitzkrieg, 1939-40. Technological (hardware). Conceptual (Thoughtware). THREAT . POLITICAL FACTORS. MILITARY CULTURE. Logistical (Resources). A Model of Innovation. The German Army 1939.

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H206 Blitzkrieg, 1939-40

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  1. H206 Blitzkrieg, 1939-40

  2. Technological (hardware) Conceptual (Thoughtware) THREAT POLITICAL FACTORS MILITARY CULTURE Logistical (Resources) A Model of Innovation

  3. The German Army 1939 How different was the German army of 1939 from its counterpart of 1918? What were the key changes? What were the similarities?

  4. What were the reasons for German victory over Poland? How did the campaign in Poland alter German doctrine, organization, and tactics? Poland 1939

  5. The Invasion of Poland 1939 August 23, 1939 – Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.September 1, 1939 - Germany invaded Poland.September 3, 1939 - Britain and France declared war on Germany but took little action.September 27-28, 1939 – Warsaw fell.October 2, 1939 - Last Polish soldiers surrendered.

  6. October 1939 – May 1940 State of the German Army? Actions of the German Army? Results? Lessons learned??

  7. The Invasion of France 1940 GERMAN ALLIED TANKS (ALL TYPES) AIRCRAFT TYPES OF UNITS: INFANTRY DIVISIONS ARMORED DIVISIONS MOTORIZED DIVISIONS TANK BRIGADE TANK BATTALION (INDEP) LIGHT MECH BATTALION 2439 3700 134 10 4 0 0 0 2631 2000 126 6 0 1 27 10

  8. The Invasion of France 1940 How different was the French Army of 1939 from its counterpart of 1918? What was the French strategy? Why did the French operate the way they did? What were the keys to success for the French?

  9. The Invasion of France 1940 What was the initial German strategy? How and why did it change? What role did war games play in German plans? What were the keys to success for the Germans?

  10. The Invasion of France 1940 GERMANS CROSSED LD GERMANS REACHED MEUSE RIVER MEUSE CROSSINGS BREAKTHROUGH FRENCH 1st ARMY & BEF WITHDREW GERMANS REACHED COAST DUNKIRK EVACUATION ENDED FRENCH ACCEPTED ARMISTICE 10 MAY 12 MAY 13 MAY 15 MAY 16 MAY 20 MAY 4 JUNE 22 JUNE

  11. The Invasion of France 1940 At the theater /operational and tactical levels of war, what were the key factors in the German victory over France in 1940?

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