Notes
-April 8th & 9th Hitler invades Denmark and Norway
-War for supplies (Steel)
-They want steel from Sweden, and they take the two neighbouring countries to protect Sweden from British control
-Norway became a key place to launch UBoats
-Quisling: Denmark's leader that allowed German rule (sell out)
-Norway had a general strike in opposition to the Nazi take over
-Norway's shipping fleet moved to Britain
Low Countries
-Times to Surrender:
Netherlands: 4 days
Luxembourg: 2 days
Belgium: 18 days
-After taking the lower countries invaded France
-April 8th & 9th Hitler invades Denmark and Norway
-War for supplies (Steel)
-They want steel from Sweden, and they take the two neighbouring countries to protect Sweden from British control
-Norway became a key place to launch UBoats
-Quisling: Denmark's leader that allowed German rule (sell out)
-Norway had a general strike in opposition to the Nazi take over
-Norway's shipping fleet moved to Britain
Low Countries
-Times to Surrender:
Netherlands: 4 days
Luxembourg: 2 days
Belgium: 18 days
-After taking the lower countries invaded France
Summary
Germany continues their domination of Europe taking the countries to the north of France as well as Norway and Denmark. Denmark and Norway were taken for resources. The countries directly north of France were crucial in the tactics used to invade France.
Quotes
"To conquer a nation, first disarm its citizens.” -Adolf Hitler
Subjunctive Question
Would Germany have managed to take France without the huge pressure coming from the north?
Germany continues their domination of Europe taking the countries to the north of France as well as Norway and Denmark. Denmark and Norway were taken for resources. The countries directly north of France were crucial in the tactics used to invade France.
Quotes
"To conquer a nation, first disarm its citizens.” -Adolf Hitler
Subjunctive Question
Would Germany have managed to take France without the huge pressure coming from the north?