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Strategically, it seemed to make little sense because Germany already had a war on its hands on several fronts simultaneously, and finding the war against Russia much tougher going than anticipated. But the US had been the major provider of strategic goods to the British and it was to be feared that they would do the same for Russia, with Germany unable to do much about it in either case as long as it recognized the US's 'neutral' status.
Plus, Hitler gambled that with Japan just having started the war in the Pacific against the US, US shipping and its supply convoys could now be attacked full-scale without the US being able to du much about it as its resources would be tied up in the Pacific. In that way he might bring Britain to its knees for lack of vital supplies before the US would be able to turn its attention to Europe. As it was to turn out, he was wrong
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What was the most coordinated attack of World War II?
There were many well coordinated attacks during World War II. However, the most coordinated attack was an attack called Wolfpack which encompassed the naval tactics.
How the World War II started and why?
World War 2 was started when the allies declared war on germany because Germany invaded poland. Germany invaded poland because Hitler wanted to reclaim the kand that germany lost after world war 1
What country was invaded by Germany in 1939 to start the war?
Poland was invaded by Germany in 1939 that started World War II.
Did Germany attack the Eiffel tower in World War 2?
Germany invaded France and controlled Paris in WW2, but they dominated the city without destroying it. The man who was in command of Paris refused to destroy the city as ordered. Read the book is Paris Burning?
What allied Power was invaded by Germany to start World War 2?
Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, which marked the official start of World War II. This invasion prompted Britain and France to declare war on Germany, as Poland was an ally of both nations. The swift and brutal attack utilized blitzkrieg tactics, leading to Poland's rapid defeat.
Did Hitler attack Poland in World war2?
Yes, he did. =============================================================== Technically no. Hitler's attack on Poland on 1 September 1939 was the trigger for World War II. On 2 September, Britain and France issued Germany an ultimatum to withdraw its troops or face war. On 3 September, both Britain and France declared war on Germany and World War II had 'officially' begun.
Why didn't Germany attack Switzerland during World War II?
Germany did not attack Switzerland during World War II because Switzerland was a neutral country and had a strong defense system that made it difficult for Germany to invade. Additionally, Switzerland provided important financial services to both the Allies and Axis powers, which helped maintain its neutrality.
Differences in alliences in world war 1 and 2?
Both world wars had Germany on one side and Britain, France, the United States, Russia, and China on the other. Differences include the fact that the Russia of World War I was the imperial Russian Empire while the Russia of World War II was the communist Soviet Union. Countries that changed sides include Turkey (for Germany in World War I, neutral in World War II), the Austro-Hungarian Empire (for Germany in World War I, no longer existed by the time of World War II), Italy (against Germany in World War I, for Germany in World War II), and Japan (against Germany in World War I, for Germany in World War II).
Was Germany World War 1 or World War 2?
Germany was in WW I and WW II.
Facts about war ii Britain against Germany?
There was a deal between Germany and Britain that Germany will not attack France but Hitler break the deal and attacked France, hence Britain jumped into the world war 2.
What countries were invaded by France during World War 2?
Germany invaded France during World War II.
Did Germany win World War II?
no
During World War II, did Germany invade Spain"?
No, Germany did not invade Spain during World War II. Spain remained neutral during the war.
What beliefs did Germany have in world war ii?
Germany thought that they would win the war
Nazi Germany WW1?
Nazi Germany was in World War II, not world War I.The Nazi party did not exist in any form in World War I, and Germany was under the control of the Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II
How did war end with Germany?
Which war???? Franco-Prussian, World War I, World War II . . . ?
When World War 2 began Japan sided with .?
When World War II began, Japan sided with Germany and Italy.
