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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?
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What were some key events during the Battle of Britain?
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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.
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The ______ attacks and tries to take control of British airspace.
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______ wasn’t able to take over British airspace so they attacked the capital of Britain (London).
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British bombs Berlin (capital of Germany) as revenge for attacking London. - ______ launched retaliatory attacks on Berlin.
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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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