Busting Blitzkrieg: Revealing the Age-Old Tactics Behind the Myth with James Holland

History Rage

In this episode, we discuss Blitzkrieg and German tactics with historian and author James Holland. They delve into how Blitzkrieg should have surprised nobody as it is what Germany had done every time it had invaded anywhere in the past 200 years. We discuss the strategies and history behind Blitzkrieg, its vulnerabilities, and why German tactics failed during WWII. The conversation also touches upon the relevance of Hugo Boss in military history, and Bazball.

Key Points Discussed:

• Overview of Blitzkrieg and its core principles.
• Differences between Blitzkrieg and traditional warfare.
• The importance of German radio communication and propaganda in WWII.
• Dive bombing tactics and their limitations.
• The vulnerability of Blitzkrieg to air attacks on the logistical tail.
• Reasons behind the failure of German tactics and strategy in WWII.
• The predictability of German military tactics.
• The lack of political unity in France during the 1930s.
• The significance of communication and unity in military operations.
• James Holland's book "The Savage Storm" and its relevance to WWII history.

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