Yafeu Rougier
Dr. Liedel
HIS 110
November 13, 2015. Nazi Germany’s Blitzkrieg in Belgium During World War II, Nazi Germany was able to assault various countries using their famous Blitzkrieg technique; which could be coined as where the German troupes quickly broke through defensive lines using motorized and mechanized forces, along with close and powerful air support. One significant country unfortunate to be assaulted was that of Belgium, Germany elected to invade Belgium as an easier route to get to northern France. The lack of statesmanship from Leopold and the overwhelmingly powerful Nazi warfare allowed Nazi Germany to be fully prepared to stage an attack on Belgium. French minister Baron de Vitrolles interviewed by M.W. Fodor in
Dr. Liedel
HIS 110
November 13, 2015. Nazi Germany’s Blitzkrieg in Belgium During World War II, Nazi Germany was able to assault various countries using their famous Blitzkrieg technique; which could be coined as where the German troupes quickly broke through defensive lines using motorized and mechanized forces, along with close and powerful air support. One significant country unfortunate to be assaulted was that of Belgium, Germany elected to invade Belgium as an easier route to get to northern France. The lack of statesmanship from Leopold and the overwhelmingly powerful Nazi warfare allowed Nazi Germany to be fully prepared to stage an attack on Belgium. French minister Baron de Vitrolles interviewed by M.W. Fodor in