By 1943, a significant portion of Europe was under German occupation due to World War II. Notable territories included France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and much of Poland, as well as parts of the Soviet Union, such as Ukraine and Belarus. The occupation often involved severe repression, exploitation of resources, and harsh treatment of local populations. This widespread control was a key aspect of Nazi Germany's military strategy and expansionist goals during the war.
Push back the French and English.
The 1936 German occupation of the Rhineland was met by Hitler's troops. Hitler created the reoccupation of the Rhineland military forces to build up his own army.
The German occupation of Europe and their threat to invade Britain is what led to D-Day.
Because the Normandy Invasion was the start of the liberation of (Western) Europe from Nazi tyrrany. The Russians were desperate for a distraction of German military power that had affected them so grieviously, and the Germans needed to be defeated to end the terrible occupation of the land of many millions of people.
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Kristallnacht had nothing to do with military strategy. Please see related question.
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German occupation of Europe..................
bliztkreig
By 1943, a significant portion of Europe was under German occupation due to World War II. Notable territories included France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and much of Poland, as well as parts of the Soviet Union, such as Ukraine and Belarus. The occupation often involved severe repression, exploitation of resources, and harsh treatment of local populations. This widespread control was a key aspect of Nazi Germany's military strategy and expansionist goals during the war.
Push back the French and English.
The 1936 German occupation of the Rhineland was met by Hitler's troops. Hitler created the reoccupation of the Rhineland military forces to build up his own army.
This was known as Blitzkreig. (Lightning War)
It marked the beginning of the end of the German occupation of Europe.
During the German occupation of the Channel Islands from 1940 to 1945, approximately 30,000 German soldiers were stationed there. This included not only combat troops but also support personnel involved in the construction of fortifications and other military infrastructure. The occupation was marked by significant military presence and the establishment of various defenses, particularly in anticipation of an Allied invasion.
The German occupation of Europe and their threat to invade Britain is what led to D-Day.