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What is the Blitzkrieg and how did it result in the defeat of France?

Blitzkrieg is the German invasion of France and the Low Countries in 1940 using fast and coordinated attacks of tanks, planes, and infantry. The German forces broke through the French defenses and cut off the British and other Allied troops from the rest of France. The blitzkrieg resulted in the defeat and surrender of France in 6 weeks.

Who were the main countries involved in the Blitzkrieg?

Germany, France, Soviet Union, Poland, Denmark, Norway, Austria

Why did Germany invade Britain during the Battle of Britain?

Germany invaded Britain to gain air superiority and to take out France.

When did the Battle of Britain take place and where?

<p>The Battle of Britain took place on July 10, 1940, above the skies of Britain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some key events during the Battle of Britain?

<p>Germany attacks and tries to take control of British airspace, but fails. They then attacked the capital of Britain (London), and in revenge, the British bombed Berlin, the capital of Germany.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Blitzkrieg is the German invasion of France and the Low Countries in 1940 using fast and coordinated attacks of tanks, planes, and infantry. The German forces broke through the French defenses and cut off the British and other Allied troops from the rest of France. The blitzkrieg resulted in the defeat and surrender of France in 6 weeks. The ______ forces broke through the French defenses and cut off the British and other Allied troops from the rest of France.

<p>German</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ attacks and tries to take control of British airspace.

<p>Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ wasn’t able to take over British airspace so they attacked the capital of Britain (London).

<p>Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

British bombs Berlin (capital of Germany) as revenge for attacking London. - ______ launched retaliatory attacks on Berlin.

<p>Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

They invaded Britain to gain air superiority. What: - Germany attacks and tries to take control of British airspace - Germany wasn’t able to take over British airspace so they attacked the capital of Britain (London) - British bombs Berlin (capital of Germany) as revenge for attacking London - ______ launched retaliatory attacks on Berlin.

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