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What were the tactics used by the German army during their invasion of Europe?
What were the tactics used by the German army during their invasion of Europe?
Blitzkrieg
When did the German army enter France?
When did the German army enter France?
10 May 1940
When did the German army capture Paris?
When did the German army capture Paris?
14 June
Where did the British soldiers wait to be rescued after retreating from France?
Where did the British soldiers wait to be rescued after retreating from France?
Who was in charge of the Indian soldiers and British troops during the evacuation?
Who was in charge of the Indian soldiers and British troops during the evacuation?
What does the term 'Blitzkrieg' mean?
What does the term 'Blitzkrieg' mean?
Which country did the German army enter on 10 May 1940?
Which country did the German army enter on 10 May 1940?
Who was Major Mohammad Akbar Khan in charge of during the evacuation at Dunkirk?
Who was Major Mohammad Akbar Khan in charge of during the evacuation at Dunkirk?
What kind of effort did Britain organize for the evacuation of stranded soldiers?
What kind of effort did Britain organize for the evacuation of stranded soldiers?
Name one of the countries whose soldiers were fighting alongside the British in World War Two.
Name one of the countries whose soldiers were fighting alongside the British in World War Two.
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Study Notes
German Military Tactics
- The German army utilized the Blitzkrieg strategy, characterized by rapid, coordinated attacks combining air and ground forces to quickly overwhelm opponents.
Invasion Timeline
- The German army entered France on May 10, 1940.
- The capture of Paris occurred on June 14, 1940.
British Evacuation Efforts
- After retreating from France, British soldiers waited for rescue at Dunkirk.
- Operation Dynamo was the organized effort by Britain for the evacuation of stranded troops, involving naval and civilian boats.
Leadership During Evacuation
- Major Mohammad Akbar Khan was in charge of Indian soldiers and British troops during the Dunkirk evacuation.
International Collaboration
- During World War Two, one of the countries that fought alongside the British was Poland.
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