German Advances

What was the primary tactic used by Germany in the invasion of Poland?

• Blitzkrieg

• Trench warfare

• Naval blockade

• Guerilla warfare

What was the key component of Blitzkrieg tactics?

• Extended artillery bombardments

• Rapid, coordinated attacks by air and ground forces

• Defensive trench construction

• Use of chemical weapons

Which military strategy did Germany employ to quickly overcome Polish defenses?

• Attrition warfare

• War of attrition

• Encirclement and rapid advances

• Siege warfare

Which two countries did Germany invade after Poland, in their campaign to conquer the Low Countries?

• Belgium and the Netherlands

• France and Spain

• Luxembourg and Switzerland

• Denmark and Norway

What was the main objective of the German invasion of the Low Countries?

• To secure additional resources

• To bypass the Maginot Line

• To establish a naval blockade

• To incite a revolution in France

What was the Maginot Line?

• A line of defensive fortifications along the French-German border

• An economic policy to support the war effort

• A series of aerial bombing targets

• A naval blockade strategy

Which innovative tactic did Germany use to bypass the heavily fortified Maginot Line?

• A line of defensive fortifications along the French-German border

• An economic policy to support the war effort

• A series of aerial bombing targets

• A naval blockade strategy

What was the significance of the German victory in the Battle of France?

• It ended the war in Europe

• It led to the establishment of the Vichy government

• It caused a massive civilian evacuation

• It prompted the United States to enter the war

Which French city was the focus of German attacks that led to the rapid collapse of France?

• Paris

• Lyon

• Marseille

• Bordeaux

How did the German forces achieve rapid advances in the Battle of France?

• By extensive use of cavalry

• Through continuous artillery bombardments

• By encircling and trapping Allied forces

• By negotiating a truce