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Presented By:Capt RADNPK Ranaweera RSPJC & SC - 46

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“He who remains in his trenches will be beaten”

by Napoleon Bonaparte

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Aim

Introduction

Background

The invasion

Factors led for the Axis victory

Conclusion

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The aim of this presentation is to give a brief idea about German invasion of Yugoslavia in 1941 and to highlight

the factors led to the German’s victory

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INTRODUCTION

6Kingdom of Yugoslavia in 1941 Cont…

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Nazi rally in Germany

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Hitler with his military advisers 9

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Phase I - Overpowering of the Yugoslav defences

Phase II - Capture of vital territories and surrender the Yugoslavian armed forces

THE INVASION

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The Luftwaffe in operation punishment

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Operation Punishment conducted by the Luftwaffe

BELGRAD

SARAJEVO

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The land battle map

ROMANIA

MACEDONIA

HUNGARY

BULGERIA

ITALY

Belgrade

Nis

SarajevoItalian Army

Hungerian Army

14st panzer Div

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FACTORS LED FOR THE GERMANSVICTORY

Political aim of the Hitler.

Selection & maintenance of military aim

Proper planning & execution

Effective use of airpower

Cooperation among Axis forces

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Speed of action caused surprise

Concentration of forces to the Yugoslaviafrom deferent approaches

Swift and bold offensives

High moral of Axis soldiers

Proper application of fire power

Maximum utilization of technology

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