German Successes and Defeats (German POV)

Question 1

Explain the German defeat of low countries, what it led to and what happened to German popular opinion?

Answer 1

The German defeat of low countries (Belgium, Netherlands, France) within 6 weeks of the war was a dramatic triumph
It led to support and German popular opinion was relieved

Question 2

Battle of Britain:

Winston Churchill refused to settle with Germany, why?

Answer 2

Because Winston Churchill was never content with the idea of appeasement

Question 3

Battle of Britain:

When did Germany fail to win the Battle of Britain? Why was this significant?

Answer 3

In Autumn 1940.

This was significant because he lost support

Question 4

What does the term ‘Turn of Tide’ use to describe? (El Alamein, Stalingrad)

Answer 4

It is used to describe the allied military victories in the winter of 1942-43 when the British won at El Alamein in North Africa and the Russians forced the surrender of 300,000 German troops at Stalingrad

Question 5

Defeat:

In 1943, Germany’s strategy was essentially what?

Answer 5

Germany’s strategy was essentially defensive

Question 6

Defeat:

What does 1943 see?

Answer 6

1943 sees a huge loss and destruction for Germany

Question 7

Defeat:

When did it become clear that war could not be won by Germany?

Answer 7

Massive bombing raids caused destruction and dislocation

Question 8

Defeat:

What happened on the 30th April 1945?

Answer 8

Soviet soldiers advanced within a mile of Chancelllery in Berlin, and Hitler killed himself

Question 9

Defeat:

When did Germany surrender?

Answer 9

7-8th May