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Though it was thought to be impossible, Germany simply moved their armour and troops through the dense and hilly Ardennes forest in Belgium, attacking the line from behind. A fatal flaw of the Maginot Line was that the cannons were stuck invariably East, towards Germany - meaning they couldn't turn the guns around when attacked from behind. Germany swiftly crushed resistance at the line and conquered the majority of France within 3 weeks.
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What year did Germany defeat France in world war 1?
It didn't. Germany lost World War I.
Did England defeat France?
no
What did Vichy France have to do with World War 2?
Vichy France was the small puppet state that Germany set up to get France to think they were free. However, this plan back fired as the people of Vichy France rebelled against Germany in France and Africa. After D-Day all forces joined up with US and British Armies to defeat Hitler. Until D-Day though they did not have a big impact in France and barely managed to keep Africa From Germany and Italy until US and British Forces Arrived.
Why did Bismarck want to prevent France from gaining allies?
Bismarck realized that in order to unify North Germany with the South German Kingdoms of Baden, Wurttemburg, and Bavaria, Bismarck needed to be able to defeat France in a decisive fashion. Only such a defeat would fracture the historic Catholic-Alliance between France and the South German Kingdoms. As a result, Bismarck wanted to keep France isolated for two reasons, first to make defeating France easier and second to prevent the south German Kingdoms from coming to France's aid and then causing increased enmity between North Germany and the South German Kingdoms rather than promoting German unification.
Did Britain and France defeat the Soviet Union in World War 2?
Britain, France and the Soviet Union were on the same side during World War 2
Can Germany defeat US in war?
My assumption. Germany cannot defeat US. But France can. But Germany can defeat France.
How many weeks did it take for Germany to defeat France?
it only took six weeks for Germany to defeat France
What tactical error did Germany make in France leading to there defeat?
Germany made no mistake; France fell in 45 days.
Why did France Russia and Spain want to defeat Germany?
cuz Germany attacked them first
The french fortified line between Germany and France?
The Maginot Line was a line of fortifications built by France as a defensive measure against any German invasions. It was judged to be the most formidable defense line in the world. Despite this, the German war machine was not hampered by this elaborate defensive system. France was quickly conquered.
What did Munich and France do at the Munich Conference?
Munich hosted France to partial defeat at the hands of Germany.
Why Germans break through the Maginot Line?
The Germans did not actually break through the Maginot Line; instead, they bypassed it during World War II. The Maginot Line was a defensive fortification built by France along its eastern border to deter German invasion. However, in May 1940, the German military executed a rapid invasion through the Ardennes Forest, which was less fortified, allowing them to encircle French forces and render the Maginot Line ineffective. This tactical maneuver ultimately led to the swift defeat of France.
What was the result of the defeat of France and the uniting of Germany?
The Franco-Prussian War in 1871 helped in the Unity of Germany making France a weaker Country.
What was the result of the defeat of France and the uniting Germany?
The Franco-Prussian War in 1871 helped in the Unity of Germany making France a weaker Country.
What was the results of the defeat of France and the uniting of Germany?
The Franco-Prussian War in 1871 helped in the Unity of Germany making France a weaker Country.
What year did Germany defeat France in world war 1?
It didn't. Germany lost World War I.
Who entered World War 1 in 1917 to help France defeat Germany?
The United States entered the war in April 1917 on the side of France, Great Britain, & Italy to defeat Germany in November 1918.
