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The Strategy of Blitzkrieg: Hitler and Stalin’s Pact and the Invasion of Poland (1939-1941)

In 1939, Hitler and Stalin signed a non-aggression pact, allowing Hitler to remove the Eastern threat while Stalin aimed to expand into the Baltics. Following the pact, Germany invaded Poland using the Blitzkrieg strategy, relying on fast-moving mechanized forces to ensure swift victory. This tactic of overwhelming force continued as Hitler aimed to conquer France and distract the Allies by invading Denmark and Norway. The ensuing battles, including Dunkirk and the aerial assaults during the Battle of Britain, showcased the resilience of Allied forces. Ultimately, the invasion of the Soviet Union marked a turning point in the conflict.

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The Strategy of Blitzkrieg: Hitler and Stalin’s Pact and the Invasion of Poland (1939-1941)

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  1. HITLER’SLIGHTNINGWAR

  2. Aug. 1939Hitler & Stalin sign a non-aggression pact • What did each leader gain from the secret pact? • Hitler: Removal of threat from the east • Stalin: Take over of Baltics / no German threat

  3. Sep. 1939Hitler invades Poland • Blitzkrieg “Lightning War” - Using fast moving mechanized weapons & overwhelming force. 2. What strategy did Hitler use to conquer Poland? USSR Germany

  4. April 1940Hitler invades Denmark & Norway • Distract the Allies & create a path to France through Holland, Belgium & Luxembourg 3. What was Hitler’s plan for conquering France?

  5. June 1940France Surrenders • British civilians rescued Allied soldiers trapped there. 4. What happened at Dunkirk?

  6. Sept. 1940German Luftwaffe begins bombing British cities • R.A.F. fighters & British resistance forced Germany to end the attack and focus East. 5. What was the outcome of the Battle of Britain?

  7. Sept. 1940Italy moves to seize Egypt & the Suez CanalFeb. 1941Hitler sends Rommel to help Italian troops seize Egypt and the Suez Canal

  8. 6. What was the outcome of the fighting at Tobruk? • In the beginning of ’42, the Brits pushed Rommel out of Tobruk. • By the middle of ’42, Rommel regained Tobruk

  9. June 22, 1941Hitler invades the Soviet Union • Terrible winters • “Scorched-Earth” policy by Soviets 7. How did Hitler’s invasion compare with Napoleon’s invasion of Russia?

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