Why was Adolf Hitler’s blitzkrieg into the Balkans a strategic blunder?
a) Although the Germans took the Balkans easily, they lost time and removed divisions from their planned Russian invasion.
b) The Yugoslavs, fiercely pro-British, were able to hold out for months.
Consider This: Hitler’s invasion of Russia only began on June 22. See 13.3.1: A Balkan Distraction.
c) The Romanians put up fierce resistance, costing many German casualties.
Consider This: Hitler’s invasion of Russia only began on June 22. See 13.3.1: A Balkan Distraction.
d) The Greek navy was able to outmaneuver the German U-boats and sink many of them, since Greeks knew the islands much better.
Consider This: Hitler’s invasion of Russia only began on June 22. See 13.3.1: A Balkan Distraction.
a) Although the Germans took the Balkans easily, they lost time and removed divisions from their planned Russian invasion.
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