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72 - Panzergruppe Kleist - German Centre of Gravity - Battle of France Part VIII

The Principles of War - Lessons from Military History on Strategy, Tactics, Doctrine and Leadership.

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Unveiling the Strategic Sickle Cut: A Turning Point in the Battle of France

This chapter explores the innovative military strategy that redirected the main effort from Army Group B to Army Group A during the Battle of France. It highlights a critical breakthrough in the Ardennes, which enabled German panzer units to encircle Allied forces, ultimately formalized in Operation Fall Gelb.

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