Strategic Miscalculations in the Battle of France

This chapter analyzes the operational challenges faced by French forces in May 1940, as they struggled against the rapid German advance through the Ardennes. It highlights the failures in communication and strategic underestimations by the French, leading to critical misjudgments during key military engagements. The narrative explores the psychological impacts on both sides and the logistical difficulties that ultimately contributed to the significant German breakthrough and the dire fate of the Allied forces.