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Hitler's Blitzkrieg: Escalating the War

Explore how Hitler escalated the war by launching Blitzkrieg in 1940, swiftly taking over Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, and achieving Vichy France's loyalty. As Battle of Britain commences, 24-hour air attacks ensue, while the British refuse to surrender, hoping for American help.

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Hitler's Blitzkrieg: Escalating the War

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  1. Chapter 24:Question 4:How did Hitler escalate the war?

  2. Chapter 24:Question 4:How did Hitler escalate the war? • In 1940 Hitler launched his “blitzkrieg” = (lightening war)

  3. Chapter 24:Question 4:How did Hitler escalate the war? • In 1940 Hitler launched his “blitzkrieg” = (lightening war) • Took over Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Netherlands in 3 weeks

  4. Chapter 24:Question 4:How did Hitler escalate the war? • In 1940 Hitler launched his “blitzkrieg” = (lightening war) • Took over Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Netherlands in 3 weeks • Attacked France- surrendered in ½ month

  5. Chapter 24:Question 4:How did Hitler escalate the war? • In 1940 Hitler launched his “blitzkrieg” = (lightening war) • Took over Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Netherlands in 3 weeks • Attacked France- surrendered in ½ month • New “Vichy France” gov. is loyal to Hitler

  6. Chapter 24:Question 4:How did Hitler escalate the war? • In 1940 Hitler launched his “blitzkrieg” = (lightening war) • Took over Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Netherlands in 3 weeks • Attacked France- surrendered in ½ month • New “Vichy France” gov. is loyal to Hitler • Now, only England is left

  7. Chapter 24:Question 4:How did Hitler escalate the war? • In 1940 Hitler launched his “blitzkrieg” = (lightening war) • Took over Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Netherlands in 3 weeks • Attacked France- surrendered in ½ month • New “Vichy France” gov. is loyal to Hitler • Now, only England is left • Battle of Britain begins

  8. Chapter 24:Question 4:How did Hitler escalate the war? • In 1940 Hitler launched his “blitzkrieg” = (lightening war) • Took over Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Netherlands in 3 weeks • Attacked France- surrendered in ½ month • New “Vichy France” gov. is loyal to Hitler • Now, only England is left • Battle of Britain begins • 24 hour air attacks

  9. Chapter 24:Question 4:How did Hitler escalate the war? • In 1940 Hitler launched his “blitzkrieg” = (lightening war) • Took over Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Netherlands in 3 weeks • Attacked France- surrendered in ½ month • New “Vichy France” gov. is loyal to Hitler • Now, only England is left • Battle of Britain begins • 24 hour air attacks • British refuse to surrender • ->hope for American help

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