Blitzkrieg

-Micah Wampler-
 Germany’s success and failure
- In 1941, German forces employed blitzkrieg tactics in their invasion of the Soviet Union.
Expecting a short campaign like the one they had enjoyed in Western Europe the previous
spring. But instead the strategy did not work as well this time, and they were forced to a
defensive war.

- An important factor in the success of the German Blitzkrieg strategy was the targeted

deployment of the dive bombers Junkers Ju 87.

- Spectacular success was also achieved during the invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941 and

large numbers of Soviet troops were captured.

 Creation/Originality of Blitzkrieg

- The concept of blitzkrieg was actually formed by prussian military tactics of the early 19th

century.

- Blitzkrieg is most commonly associated with Nazi Germany during World War II even though

numerous combatants used its techniques in that war.

- The Blitzkrieg was a strategy that Hitler used in World War II to attack his opponents as

quickly as lightning and conquer their countries. Because this strategy was incredibly

successful, he was able to bring large parts of Europe under his control.
 Blitzkrieg in action/tactics

- The German Blitzkrieg in World War II began on September 1, 1939 with the unexpected

invasion of Poland, which ended on September 27 with the capitulation of the Polish capital Warsaw.

- Germany successfully used Blitzkrieg against: Poland, in September 1939, Denmark April 1940,

Norway April 1940, Belgium May 1940, The Netherlands May 1940, Luxembourg May 1940, France

May 1940, Yugoslavia April 1941, Greece April 1941.

- Blitzkrieg tactics were used in the successful German invasions of Belgium, the Netherlands, and

France in 1940, which saw audacious applications of air power and airborne infantry to overcome

fixed fortifications that were believed by the defenders to be impregnable.

 Conclusion
● Blitzkrieg was a useful tactic used in WWll by Germany.
● Germany still lost by using Blitzkrieg.
● Blitkrieg probably won’t be used again.
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