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What was the point of the Tobruk war in 1940?
Tobruk changed hands several times in WW2. One of few large settlements in Libya, it was a vital port. Basically the British took it from the Italians, the Germans laid siege to it, the British tried & failed to relieve it & many (Mostly Australians) were taken prisoner there & then the British retook it from the Germans after el Alamein. It was the site of one of the largest tank battles in the war.
When the war reached a stalemate the Germans tried to overrun the french at?
Verdun.
In the book The Cay why didnt Curacao fight the Germans back?
They couldn't fight the Germans back because they didn't have enough weapons to fight back to the Germans and when a shipped tried to get weapons or leave the Germans would torpedo it.
Why did Germany u boat important in world war 1?
The Germans could not invade the British isles, so their best hope was to starve the UK of imported food and weapons, by sinking any ships going to or from Britain. But Britain had a much stronger navy than the Germans, and the Germans would be unlikely to catch up in a traditional naval race, so they had to try an unconventional tactic. U-boats were perfect for this, because they could hide under the seas, where it wouldn't matter how many more ships the British might have on the surface, and then pop up out of nowhere to sink a ship and disappear again.
Who all fought in the Battle of Somme?
The British and the French vs. The Germans
What is the cause of the British blockade in Germany?
The British blockade tried to starve the Germans and their allies into submission during World War I. It also allowed the British forces to have dominance over the seas and attack at will.
Where did East Germans go to escape communism?
They tried their best to get to the West side of Germany; the U.S., French, British, controlled side.
What events led England to war world 2?
Answer England had colonies around the world and in the Mediterranean. Italy and Germany became more militant and attacked British Somlialand in North Africa. When they launched their attack against Poland and France, England wanted to help stop them. When they failed to keep the Germans out of France, the Germans began a air bombing campaign against England. They also attacked their shipping and tried to starve them into submission.
What measure did the british take to deal with food shortage after war?
The British used rationing to deal with the food shortages during and after wars. During both World War I and World War II, Germans targeted ships taking food to Britain, intentionally trying to starve them.
What did the Germans do to the Jewish people if they were caught?
They were probably put in gas chambers or hung or even put to starve.
Why did the Germans decide to exterminate the Jews?
it was either that or let them starve to death, exterminating them was considered to be more humane.
Who were in the world 1?
The British and the Germans
What soldiers hired by the british?
the Germans
Do the British mind if Germans love them?
no
The Germans attempted to starve the British into surrendering by?
Attacking supply ships and supply planes. Also trying to take control of supply lines. and when they commenced bombing sorties they would go for livestock, crops, amd food processing factories
Where did the Germans tried to overrun the french?
league of nations
What battle was the final desperate bid by the Germans to break the allies?
they tried to over throw nazi germans
