World War II – Invasion of France. Operation “Fall Gelb” Cover Image

Al Doilea Război Mondial – Invadarea Franței. Operația „Fall Gelb”
World War II – Invasion of France. Operation “Fall Gelb”

Author(s): George-Valentin Radu
Subject(s): Military history, WW II and following years (1940 - 1949)
Published by: Editura Militară
Keywords: war; approach; lessons learned; enemies; strategy; blitzkrieg;

Summary/Abstract: The Second World War was a global confrontation of unparalleled complexity. Understandably, the plans, strategies and courses of action of the commanders involved in the war were put under intense scrutiny. Every single event generatef a lot of lessons on how to achieve success in battle. But one, embodied by the Fall-Gelb Plan, was about to prove itself as one of the best offensive plans in the whole history. The paper presents in a brief manner how some decisions could easily lead to success despite difficult circumstances.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 69-88
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Romanian