Funny British WWII Propaganda Leaflet

[Johnny_Reb]

Originally Posted by joea

No problem, good to have new blood here. Only thing I would caution is (ans I ahve not read this textbook) just always check assertions-especially new assertions- made in secondary works. Double check that the author backs up his or her "facts" with some kind of source than cross-check it with that and other sources and other secondary works. That's how we do history.

If you think about it, Germany had used up all their resources on the Eastern front. The battle of Stalingrad had cost about 600,000 German casualties alone not counting tanks, planes, oil, fuel, and metal. They would not be able to recoup those loses, because they were being blockaded and did not have the kind of navel power that Great Brittan had to break though the blockade. As soon as Germany launched their attack on Russia they were fighting a losing battle. All Russia's Generals had to do was retreat their army deeper into Russia until the winter took over, which the enemy was not equipped for. They used the same tactic on Napoleon. Hitler's Generals knew when the winter came upon them they would have to start to retreat. One example is their tank treads would bog down in the mud and snow because they were narrow for operating in France, Poland, and Germany; not wide as was needed for operation in Russia. The Soldier wore their regular uniform, which was not meant for a Russian Winter. Germany would not be able to fight off 3 different nations let alone the industrial giant the US in a fight and live. I believe the reason Germany surrendered is there army was demoralized, constant air raids on their factories. They also did not have fresh recruits like the US, Britain, and Russia. Italy had also switched sides not that it mattered any. If you had been given unconditional surrender and would be most likely killed would you have surrendered or kept fighting until you died in combat? That 2 cents worth.
Thanks for the bit of caution about the facts. The book is not really a textbook I chose to read it for my history. There is a #1 to the World War II called World War I and how it Affects You Today. He also talks about economics, philosophy, and government. His series is known as The Uncle Eric Series.