The German military superiority at the beginning of World War 2
At the beginning of World War 2, the German military strength seemed unstoppable. They control Poland to France, Norway to Greece in a relatively short time. At the time it appeared a variety of reports that Germany had prepared detailed battle itself long before the war broke out. But in reality, not all the news was true. There is also mention that the German military power far greater than the allies, but it's also not entirely correct.
Take for example, the German only had 2,300 tanks when they invaded France. While the strength of the combined British and French have over 4,500 tanks. Nearly double the number of German tanks themselves. Some types of tanks SOMUA S35 Pernacis such even by the General Germans themselves call that is far superior German tanks latest.
So what actually happened at the beginning of World War 2? What are the factors that led to Germany can have a greater advantage compared with its enemies? Here we summarize some of the facts that occurred from various sources:
Germany Uses New Tactics That Do Not Orthodox
Nagara allies victors of World War 1 assume that the next war is unnecessary and they already assume that the doctrine they use is the best. French and British produce tanks and armored vehicles, but they use it as an infantry support. Slightly different from the Germans who actually use it as a battering ram force independent attack. What's the difference?
Infantry Support tank means to spread it to each infantry division. It is helpful in defensive warfare tactics, but bad in furious offensive. Tank will not have the advantage maneuver and siege like the cavalry. With this doctrine, he most only served as a firefighter. Closing the pillbox in one place while waiting for reinforcements to come. Or worse, only served as an artillery tank moves.
Contrast with allies, Germany unites his tank in formation Schwerpunkt. Schwerpunkt which can be interpreted as meaning that the focal point brings together the military power to do one focus of attack or defense. This tactic was later known as Blitzkrieg, as a result of this tactic is the blitzkrieg barrage. But none of the German officer at the time who called it as Blitzkrieg tactics.
Scherpunkt mememastikan Germany can use their units more effectively. Not infrequently also carried out cooperation air and ground attacks. Where the Luftwaffe could destroy targets on the tactical front Heer, or vice versa. Allies themselves usually operate the air force and ground separately, or if the army and the air is incorporated into a single unit, they do not have a clear coordination. The bombings carried out on targets that do not support the troops on the front lines. And troops on the front line also has no standards for assistance by air attacks.
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The Treaty of Versailles, Germany had to turn down his army until only '100,000 personnel only. A number of relatively small compared to other European countries at that time. Political divisions also very strong and the economy deteriorated after the war. All result in Germany must tighten their budget belts. Moreover, it should also be saddled with debt payments allies winner of the First World War.
Some of the reasons above make Germany must be willing to reduce all kinds of profit portion of their military development. Their equipment stalled for years without treatment are clear. It was only when Hitler came to power, the production of new weapons begins. Although the beginning of the war, the number of ars
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