Rise of the Third Reich - 1939-1942: Germany's Victories in Europe

Author: (English) Bishop
Translator: Li Benming, Xue Lei, Wang Xiling
Country: United Kingdom
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: On September 1, 1939, the Nazi German army launched a brutal and ruthless invasion of Poland, marking the beginning of nearly six years of World War II. After this barbaric and cruel catastrophe, most of Europe was reduced to ruins. In the first three years of the war, the powerful German army seemed invincible. After swiftly defeating Poland, they quickly conquered Denmark and Norway, ending the early "phony war" on the Western Front with an unexpected outcome. In May 1940, Germany launched another "blitzkrieg" on the Western Front, capturing the Netherlands and Belgium within days and forcing hundreds of thousands of British Expeditionary Forces across the English Channel. Within just six weeks, they occupied France. These victories further reinforced the apparent superiority of the German army. The Rise of the Third Reich follows the footsteps of the Nazi army as they conquered Europe and North Africa, vividlying the progression of the war in its early three years. The entire scene is grand, thrilling, and heart-stirring.