For educational purposes
Blitzkrieg's most astonishing triumph, establishing Hitler as unassailable within continental Europe.
At dawn on May 10, 1940, after nearly eight months of inactivity, the blitzkrieg rolled across the Dutch and Belgian borders.
Despite its crippling violence, it was only the beginning of a much bigger drama.
Within a few days, the German armored spearhead had penetrated the Ardennes and bypassed the mighty French defense fortress, the Maginot line.
The Battle of France was in all respects the classic battle of World War II, where forward thinking, modern technology and innovation triumphed over outdated tactics and tired strategists.
The effect on military thinking was revolutionary.
In one blow speed, mobility and boldness regained their place in offensive operations and served as a model for future campaigns, both the Axis powers and the Allies.
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