1. Axis Battle Strategies By: Jeff Miller Paul Pollock Stephanie Nitschmann

2. Early Battle Strategies Blitzkrieg (1939-1941)- “lightning war” Nazi war strategy during the early stages of WWII. Focused on concentrated air, ground, and artillery. Used speed to break through lines before enemy could counter Battle of Britain and Invasion of Poland are examples of Blitzkrieg warfare

3. Invasion of Poland Nazi Germany invaded Poland in 1939 Attacked from North, South and West Massive German air campaign was launched

4. Terror Bombing Is a strategy of deliberately bombing civilian targets Term became popular near the end of the war Used aerial bombings to destroy cities Many Historians don’t like to use this term

5. Siege of Warsaw September 1939 All out German air assault 84% of city destroyed Over 500 tons were dropped on the city Germany used every available plane Used “Terror Bombing” campaign

6. Siege of Warsaw

7. Battle of Britain Name given to air campaign waged by German Air Force (luftwaffe) Objective: to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force Date: July 10 – October 13 1940 Location: United Kingdom (airspace) Strategies: tactics were influenced by their fighters, launched many free-roving fighter sweeps, tried using small formations of bombers as bait

8. Battle of Britain

9. Technology used in WW II Ships, vehicles, aircraft, artillery, chemical weapons Devices used for navigation and communication Chemical medicines and surgery