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What does Clausewitz say about guerrilla war?
Weak armies conduct guerilla warfare; weak navies conduct "Guerre de Course" (Commerce Raiding-such as Germany's submarine warfare in WWI/II). Strong armies fight conventional battles; strong navies fight "Guerre de Escadre" (warships against warships/fleet vs fleets).
What country was the Croix de Guerre given in?
The Croix De Guerre is recieved in France
When was Croix de guerre created?
Croix de guerre was created on 1915-04-02.
What does Norm de Guerre mean?
Nom de la guerre - French for Name Of War
How did German U boats make up for their lack of strong navy?
Strong navies (battlefleets) fight fleet battles; Guerre de Escadre. Weak navies (no battlefleets) fight merchant warfare (aka commerce raiding); Guerre de Course. The same is true for land warfare. 1. Strong armies fight conventional warfare. 2. Weak enemies (with no army) fight guerrilla warfare. Germany's U-boats, were in effect, fighting a guerrilla war on the oceans; because they had no army (navy) to fight conventionally with.
Hitler's U-Boat War?
There are TWO ways to conduct naval warfare: 1. Guerre de course 2. Guerre d' Escadre Germany chose Guerre de Course, "Commerce Raiding." Attacking a country's merchant vessels. Germany did NOT have the Battleship Fleets (or Aircraft Carrier Fleets) to conduct Fleet Engagements; Guerre d' Escadre.
How did German submarines change the rules of naval warfare?
By engaging in Guerre de Course (merchant warfare) instead of the traditional Guerre de Escadre (Fleet to Fleet sea battles).
Where were submarines used in world war 2?
German subs fought "Guerre de Course." (Merchant Sinkings) Japanese subs fought "Guerre de Escadre." (Warships vs Warships) US subs fought both.
What were submarines uses for in World Wa?
WWI-Sinking merchant ships (Guerre de Course) WWII: 1. Germany, again, pursued "Guerre de Course." 2. Japan pursued "Guerre de Escadre", warship to warship (fleet warfare). 3. US pursued both...the USN was strong to fight both types of warfare.
Why did the Germans decide to use submarine warfare during ww1?
Germany had a weak navy (weak battlefleet). Nations with strong navies could conduct Guerre de Escadre (fleet actions); nations with weak navies had to revert to Guerre de Course (merchant warfare).
How was the submarine used in world war 2?
Germany used their subs for "Guerre de Course"-Merchant Ship destruction (Commerce Raiding). Japan used their subs for "Guerre de Escadre"-Fleet Warfare US-the USN sub force was powerful enough to use both types of "Guerre"s-Fleet and Merchant warfare.
How did the German U boat change the rules of naval warfare?
Weak naval powers, such as Germany during both world wars, had to revert to "Commerce Raiding" (Guerre de Course) as they did not have a powerful enough surface navy to challenge their enemies on the high seas. Thus their submarines fought primarily merchant warfare; and not fleet actions (Guerre de Escadre).
What are the main points about naval warfare World War 2 axis?
1. Germany=Submarines 2. Japan=Aircraft Carriers Germany pursued a naval war of "Guerre de Course" (Commerce raiding) Japan pursued a naval war of "Guerre de Escadre" (Fleet warfare)
Why do you think Germany escalated its U-boat attacks in 1927?
Germany used submarines in 1914-1918 and 1939 thru 1945. On both occasions Germany conducted Guerre de Course warfare (attacking civilian merchant vessels). Navy's that are weak revert to Commerce Raiding (Guerre de Course). Strong navies with battle fleets conduct Guerre de Escadre (fleet actions).
What role did submarines play in World War 2?
In both WWI & WWII, German subs were used for "Guerre de Course"...Commerce Raiding. Strong navies fight "Guerre de Escadre" Fleet against Fleet. Germany never had a strong navy, and was thus relegated to merchant raiding.
What role did German submarines play in World War 2?
In both WWI & WWII, German subs were used for "Guerre de Course"...Commerce Raiding. Strong navies fight "Guerre de Escadre" Fleet against Fleet. Germany never had a strong navy, and was thus relegated to merchant raiding.
What does Clausewitz say about guerrilla war?
Weak armies conduct guerilla warfare; weak navies conduct "Guerre de Course" (Commerce Raiding-such as Germany's submarine warfare in WWI/II). Strong armies fight conventional battles; strong navies fight "Guerre de Escadre" (warships against warships/fleet vs fleets).
