Germany feared encirclement primarily due to its geographic position and historical conflicts, particularly during World War I. The potential for a two-front war, with enemies to the east (like Russia) and west (like France and later Britain), posed a significant strategic threat. This fear drove Germany's military strategies, including the Schlieffen Plan, which aimed to quickly defeat France before turning to the east. Such encirclement could limit Germany's ability to effectively defend its territory and resources.
Primarily Germany's naval challenge to Britain from 1900, leading to the Triple Entente of Britain, France & Russia.
The noun form of "encircle" is "encirclement." It refers to the act of surrounding or forming a circle around something or someone. In a sentence, you could say, "The encirclement of the village by the enemy forces was a strategic move in the battle."
They feared Germany had the technology to build nuclear bombs
germany gained a feared status among world powers
War on Two Fronts
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infiltration
Encirclement Campaign against Northeastern Jiangxi Soviet happened in 1931.
Fifth Encirclement Campaign against Jiangxi Soviet happened in 1934.
In Hitler's speech on June 11 1941, he said the Soviet Union was provoking Germany because it was run by Bolsheviks and Jews and part of the British 'encirclement' of Germany.
First Encirclement Campaign against Honghu Soviet happened in 1930-12.
Third Encirclement Campaign against Honghu Soviet happened in 1931-09.