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Blitz In World War Ii Nazi Germany Comparison Of The Various Stages Of The War

Posted on:2009-07-10Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:W H ManFull Text:PDF
GTID:2205360242495076Subject:World History
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During World War II, as a representative of the fascist states, Nazi Germany attacked other countries in the form of blitzkrieg. Most of the countries quickly perished or suffered huge losses in a very short time, which shocked the world. World War II ended as Germany, Italy, Japan state failed shamefully.But as a advanced combating theory at that time, it was wrong used by fascist states.Blitzkrieg theory itself has not withered away, on the contrary, experience and lessons have been learned, appling to the current wars.As an advanced campaign theory at that time, the blitzkrieg theory achieved brilliant successes in the initial stage. But as the war progressed, the scope of the expansioned, the limitations of the blitzkrieg also exposed. Particularly the conflict between Nazi GermanyËŠs arrogant attempt and its own limited strength gradually became irreconcilable. Blitzkrieg greatly reduced its power and finally stagnated in the Soviet Union. In this paper,I absorb domestic and foreign research results on the basis of blitzkrieg and strive for a more systematic study, specially focusing on the blitzkrieg phase comparison. Generally speaking, Blitzkrieg is nothing more than full use of mechanized units and the concentration of superior forces without declaring war and assault rapidly ,trying to subdue the enemy quickly. However, there are differences in the blitzkrieg if we analyze it in detail. These changes include not only military tactical combat readiness, but also in economic, political and diplomatic. From here, we will be more in-depth in understanding the blitzkrieg after a brilliant end in a short time. Accordingly, the exposition can be divided into five parts :The first part is to mainly define the meaning of the blitzkrieg and the origin. Blitzkrieg was of the advanced theory of mechanized warfare in that time. It is usually considered as a surprise attack,but they are not equivalent.In fact, the strategic thinking of the blitzkrieg started in ancient times and had a prototype only in the Prussian period and the period of German unification. After Gudelian in-depth studies and other peopleËŠs, the theory of blitzkrieg matured.Coupling with the support of Hitler, it was put into practice in World War II.The second part introduces the background and the reasons about the blitzkrieg which was launched by Nazi Germany Before World War II. Before the outbreak of World War II, there were profound domestic and international background, which were the reasons for the outbreak of the war. In addition, talking about the blitzkrieg specifically,Nazi Germany had its practical considerations. The technical equipment at that time made the implementation of blitzkrieg possible.The third part is about the comparison of blitzkrieg in the preliminary victory . From September 1, 1939 Nazi Germany blitzed Poland, to June 22, 1941, the German blitzed Soviet Union. Then between 1941and 1942, it was at the turn of the battle in Moscow before. Germany made a clean sweep of Europe, Balkans and North Africa, the world was shocked. This section, the blitz of Poland, Northern Europe and Western Europe, Britain, the Balkans, North Africa in various phases were compared. The fourth part is about the Soviet-German War and the blitzkriegËŠs blow.Hitler attacked the Soviet Union which was a major strategic mistake and was also an indication of a failure of blitzkrieg ultimately . This section shows the final glory of the GermanyËŠs blitzkrieg. On the other hand, I analyze of the growth of anti-fascist forces and the Joint, comparing the two, blitzkrieg was insolvent in the end.The fifth part :the German Nazi blitzkrieg theory was evaluated and its practice was summarized. Blitzkrieg was an advanced theory of mechanized warfare, but it was unfortunate for Nazi Germany's hegemony use.The war itself was not righteous, which decided the victory of the blitzkrieg was not for long. Blitzkrieg still shows enlightenment and warning for today's war.
Keywords/Search Tags:World War II, Nazi Germany, Blitzkrieg, Fascist, comparison
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