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What was the German military strategy used during the invasion of Poland?
What was the German military strategy used during the invasion of Poland?
- Trench warfare
- Guerrilla warfare
- Nuclear warfare
- Blitzkrieg (correct)
Which countries did Stalin annex after occupying the eastern half of Poland in September 1939?
Which countries did Stalin annex after occupying the eastern half of Poland in September 1939?
- Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria
- Czechoslovakia, Austria, and Yugoslavia
- Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg
- Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia (correct)
What was the reason for the Soviet Union's heavy losses during the Winter War?
What was the reason for the Soviet Union's heavy losses during the Winter War?
- The Soviets were greatly outnumbered by the Finnish army
- The Finns had the support of other European countries
- The Soviet troops were not adequately trained for winter fighting (correct)
- The Finns had superior weaponry and tactics
What was the Ardennes?
What was the Ardennes?
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How long did it take for the German forces to reach France's northern coast?
How long did it take for the German forces to reach France's northern coast?
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Study Notes
German Military Strategy in Poland
- Blitzkrieg, a rapid and coordinated attack using tanks, artillery, and airpower, was the German military strategy used during the invasion of Poland.
Soviet Annexations
- After occupying the eastern half of Poland in September 1939, Stalin annexed Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania.
Soviet Union's Winter War Losses
- The Soviet Union's heavy losses during the Winter War (1939-1940) were due to poor preparation, inadequate equipment, and underestimation of Finnish resistance.
The Ardennes
- The Ardennes is a region of forests and hills in northeastern France, Luxembourg, and Belgium, which was a key location during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
German Advance to France's Northern Coast
- German forces reached France's northern coast in just 10 days, a rapid advance that caught the Allies off guard.
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