
History Storytime - For Kids
World War Two - Blitzkrieg
Dec 6, 2021
Learn about the German strategy of blitzkrieg in World War Two, how their tanks quickly broke through enemy defenses, and the additional chaos caused by German planes. The chapter explores the use of blitzkrieg tactics in World War Two, including the swift defeat of French and British armies in just six weeks. It also discusses the battle of Britain, German attacks on Greece, the Balkans, and Crete, and Hitler's decision to attack Russia. This chapter explores the German blitzkrieg tactics, their encounters with the Russians, and the eventual defeat of the Germans by the combined forces of the British, American, and Russian tanks.
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- The Germans developed a new style of warfare called blitzkrieg, characterized by massive attacks with fast tanks and coordinated support from planes.
- Germany successfully conquered Poland and France by utilizing the blitzkrieg strategy and overwhelming their opponents with tanks and air support.
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The Maginot Line: A Defensive Strategy
After World War I, Britain, France, and America focused on peace and defense. France built the Maginot Line, a massive concrete underground defense system. They had few tanks and those they had were designed for infantry support. The tanks were slow and strategically placed along the defense line. Meanwhile, in Germany, Hitler ignored the restrictions on army size and tank production. He built a large army centered around tanks, which he saw as crucial for winning battles.
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