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The War that Changed the World

This analysis explores the demographic and industrial landscape at the onset of World War II, highlighting the conquest of France by Germany in 1940 and the formation of the Axis powers, which included Austria. The Blitzkrieg tactics employed by Germany showcased the use of motorized vehicles and mass tank formations, allowing German infantry to effectively support armored divisions. Such strategies revolutionized warfare, contrasting sharply with the Allies' division of tank units. The role of Stuka dive bombers in providing artillery support and the strategic military strength in the Pacific theater are also examined.

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The War that Changed the World

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  1. The War that Changed the World

  2. Population and industrial production at start of WWII (*France was conquered by Germany in 1940 **Germany includes Austria)

  3. Tools of the Blitzkrieg

  4. Motorized vehicles allowed German infantry to keep up with the tanks giving the panzer (tank) divisions infantry support when needed

  5. German tanks were used in mass formations in the beginning of the war, while Allied tank units were often divided into smaller units to support infantry.

  6. German panzer divisions were equipped with mobile artillery and assault guns providing both direct and indirect fire on a mobile battlefield

  7. STUKA DIVEBOMBERSPROVIDED DIRECT ARTILLERY SUPPORT FOR ADVANCING TROOPS. IT WAS SLOW AND NEEDED PROTECTION FROM GERMAN FIGHTER PLANES TO AVOID BEING SHOT DOWN.

  8. MILITARY STRENGTH AT THE START OF THE WAR IN THE PACIFIC,Numbers do not include Allied military forces elsewhere in the world

  9. TIMELINE:1939

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