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In History / High School | 2025-07-03

According to Churchill, why was the Battle of France lost?
A. Because Britain did not supply ammunition
B. Because fighter pilots were not used
C. Because of a breach in French secret intelligence
D. Because of an oversight in military strategy

Asked by travis6180

Answer (2)

Churchill believed the Battle of France was lost primarily due to strategic oversights in military planning. He highlighted that the rapid German blitzkrieg effectively exploited weaknesses in Allied defenses, contributing significantly to their defeat. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Because of an oversight in military strategy.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

Churchill attributed the loss of the Battle of France to strategic oversights in military planning. He emphasized that the rapid execution of the German blitzkrieg exploited weaknesses in Allied defenses. While there were multiple factors involved, the miscalculation of military strategy was the most significant reason cited. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-04

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