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Episode 8: Blitzkrieg - unstoppable German strategy or myth?

WW2: Both Sides of The Wire | A Battle Guide Production

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Misconceptions of Blitzkrieg and Military Strategy

This chapter examines the complexities of military doctrines during the interwar years, contrasting the German approach with that of the British and French. It questions the coherence of the Blitzkrieg strategy, revealing that success was often due to flexible decision-making rather than a singular doctrine. The discussion further highlights the hubris and miscalculations of the German military leaders, particularly concerning their underestimation of Soviet resilience during World War II.

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