Well, ill try to tackle this one seriously, despite there being no scenario i can conceive of where wed go to war for the foreseeable future. Francogerman war july 19, 1870may 10, 1871, war in which a coalition of german states led by prussia defeated france. I seem to remember somebody mentioning a what if fiction book that looked back at wwii after the fact, written as if germany had won wwii. The thing that stuck in my mind was that the tone, phrases, attitudes, etc of the book were of the winner writes history slant which would be so odd to us today. The battle of france, also known as the fall of france, was the german invasion of france and. Slowly the resistance took shape and began to react, but against such a foe little changed. S dollars and pound sterling those reserves are going to be gone within the year, and unlike germany and france russia has neither a great deal of assets abroad nor a particularly wellmonied citizenry or a currency.
When i was a child, here in france, i learnt that the allies won world war ii, and that france was one of them. The thing that stuck in my mind was that the tone, phrases, attitudes, etc of the book were of the winner writes history slant which would be. The francoprussian war or francogerman war, often referred to in france as the war of 1870, was a conflict between the second french empire and later, the third french republic and the german states of the north german confederation led by the kingdom of prussia. Fallout on a surface strike is confined to a few miles, and the rest is spread throughout the atmosphere globally. Oct 25, 2008 this is how platini described france s 1982 world cup semifinal against west germany, a match of high drama and one notorious foul. Life in occupied france during the second world war the nazis maintained a stranglehold over the media in occupied france, where resistance fighters lived in constant fear tue 8. Typically the books are sold with an individual battle between 2 animals but this larger book contains several. What if the two nations went to war yet again, this time with modern day armies and armament. These wars have been fought before except a couple but with modern technology and weapons, who would win now. Napoleon iii believed he would win a conflict with prussia.
You play as an elite us squad formed to carry out dangerous missions after the allied landings in france, 1944. So germany, france, eastern european nations get invaded with britain, italy and spain signing a peace treaty to cede those territories after a stalemate in fighting. The spies who armed the resistance, sabotaged the nazis, and helped win world war ii, a british captain who recruited three female soe agents, selwyn jepson. Germany s defeat on the east front had no longer that plenty to do with troop capability. The political implications of such a war would be vast, and although a bit silly i understand you just want an answer as to who would win in britain vs france. Who would win the united kingdom or france an ageold rivalry that stems far back into history. Germany vs the world hearts of iron 4 largest war duration.
When the uk and france declared war on germany in ww2, were they expecting to lose at the beginning or did they think it will be a fast win fo. Cassells history of war between france and germany 1870 1871 by anon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The german troops failure to divide britain, france and america with the. Though germany eventually lost world war ii and france again ended up on the victorious side, the leadership traits demonstrated before and during the battle in 1940 are textbook examples of what. Frenchgerman francogerman enmity was the idea of unavoidably. This is an interesting read, and karaus preface says the book is aimed at the student who asks why germany lost the war. With the collapse of the soviet union, america stood alone. The treaty of frankfurt of 10 may 1871 gave germany most of alsace and some parts of lorraine. This book also reports the allied mass murder of the german people after the end of world war ii during which the alliesled by general dwight d. What would have happened if germany had won world war i. Adults will find them fun to read with kids or alone. Why hitlers grand plan during the second world war collapsed.
Citino, history professor, consultant on the history channel, author of eight books including the death of the wehrmacht, the german way of war, and more. Two years into the war, in september 1941, german arms seemed to be. Many germans do not even want a military, and there have been all sorts of scandals where their soldiers underperformed at nato exercises, or sent lette. On 22 june 1941, some three million soldiers of germany and her allies began an attack on the soviet union. Francogerman war july 19, 1870may 10, 1871, war in which a coalition of german. Lasting from 19 july 1870 to 28 january 1871, the conflict was caused by prussian ambitions to expand german unification and. Germany would win the war if it were longer, because it has a larger economy and manufacturing base to produce high tech arms. Today we are comparing the military of germany and poland. Though im not an expert on early 20th century currency conversions, from what i can gather from russias war expenses iotl in u. Dec 19, 2017 today we are comparing the military of germany and poland. Nowadays, i dont doubt the country with the strongest and most wellfundedsupported.
Lets see who has a stronger army in this episode of the infographics show. Germany vs france france has the bigger army and the nuclear power due to germanys army limits, germany has the bigger economy and more capability to build nukes usa vs china without nuclear bombs china vs russia nuclear bombs in. The francoprussian war or francogerman war, often referred to in france as the war of. Here are five of the best clashes between the pair. The super simple reason nazi germany crushed france during. The most popular theme for alternative histories by far is world war ii it would have been possible to populate the entire list with books where the nazis won or the conflicts outcome is drastically different. Cassells history war between france germany 1870 1871 abebooks. In early september 1939, france launched the saar offensive, which stalled. Robert farley, a frequent contributor to the national interest, is author of the battleship book. Germany vs france france has the bigger army and the nuclear power due to germany s army limits, germany has the bigger economy and more capability to build nukes usa vs china without nuclear bombs china vs russia nuclear bombs in. The german war, by nicholas stargardt the new york times. Germany loses the final 32 to diego maradonas argentina. Cassells history of the war between france and germany 18701871 volume 2 by ollier, e.
France was very nearly 100% conquered in 1914, with the only 2 reasons that it didnt happen being a becs participation in the battle on the marne, where they were instrumental to breaking the german line and b russianserbian. Germany against france is one of the biggest games in international football. World war iis female spies and their secrets the atlantic. Cassells history war between france germany 1870 1871. When it comes to terms of troop numbers the french top us having a larger army. France vs italy talks about a hypothetical modern day war between two said belligerents. Germanys defeat on the east front had no longer that plenty to do with troop capability. France 1944, a free online shooting game brought to you by armor games.
The forces of prussian and the other german states. As a nuclear capable nation they have the resources and knowhow to build a nuclear arsenal within 3 or 4 months of the order being given. Nov 09, 2017 well, ill try to tackle this one seriously, despite there being no scenario i can conceive of where wed go to war for the foreseeable future. The main strength of the book is that is covers a great deal quite succinctly and clearly. Who would win in a hypothetical war between russia and the eu. Stargardts germans fight their war strictly on an eastwest axis.
In freeplay mode, you can also play as the germans and the russians. However, when it appeared germany would decisively win in late 1870, german public. This book is a synopsis of the political and military actions undertaken by the major powers involved in what, over a few years, would become world war two. The two countries do not share a land border and a russian attack on germany would risk a war between russia and all of nato, including the united states. Unification, division, and reunification of germany duration. Germany began construction of bomber bases in iceland. May 23, 2017 today in 2017 we compare the military strength of two powerful european nations. Jul 21, 2008 i seem to remember somebody mentioning a what if fiction book that looked back at wwii after the fact, written as if germany had won wwii. Countless history books, tv documentaries and feature films made about world war ii, many accept a similar narrative of the war in the west, which may not be entirely accurate. Many germans do not even want a military, and there have been.
Imbued with an unquestioning faith in hitler and his will to win, speer. Tim pears recalls a night on which heroic endeavour trumped. Superior numbers, organization, and mobility contributed to the german victory. The war marked the end of french hegemony in continental europe and resulted in the creation of a unified germany. Second, nonfrench participation was critical to france not losing to germany in all 3 pivotal moments in the war. The battle of france, also known as the fall of france, was the german invasion of france and the low countries during the second world war. Mar 28, 2018 though im not an expert on early 20th century currency conversions, from what i can gather from russias war expenses iotl in u. Who would win in a war between france, germany and the uk. Germany vs france who would win army military comparison. This is how platini described frances 1982 world cup semifinal against west germany, a match of high drama and one notorious foul. Lets see who has a stronger army in this episode of the.
In the past germany won over the uk and france long before the us had plans of even joining the war. With france out of the equation, britains war for the next four years was fought in the air, at sea, and in the mediterranean but not on the western front. Nukes would be a viable option for franceuk to use against germany because there would be no threat of retaliation. Life in occupied france during the second world war world. England would take place without any allies and the use of nuclear weapons, germany would probably win the war the germans have a much stronger economy they can switch from producing cars. Sep 08, 2009 life in occupied france during the second world war the nazis maintained a stranglehold over the media in occupied france, where resistance fighters lived in constant fear tue 8 sep 2009 07. Who will win if there is a war between the us and germany. Yes, you could say germany defeated france in ww2 in 1940 but the war between them never stopped between that and 1945, so it dont count. Find out in this awesome bindup of five books in the popular who would win series. Jul 05, 2014 as with most european soccer rivalries, there was some significant history between the teams. Later, i thought a little more about it, and concluded that france had actually lost the war, since the country surrendered very quickly in 1940, and. Quoted from his endorsement of why germany nearly won. In six weeks from 10 may 1940, german forces defeated allied forces by mobile operations, conquering france. Andreas brehme opens germanys account with a goal after nine minutes.
For a moment, i was wondering whether i should not knock off a star, because the arrangement of the sections could perhaps be improved, but then the text as such is so important that this. Germany vs poland who would win military comparison. Uk wins this with reasonable ease at least as far as modern militaries fighting each other can go. This was a war of attrition, who could outlast the other with men and supplies and in every major battle it was mostly the germans. Buy who would win battle royale book online at low prices in. On 3 september 1939 france had declared war on germany, following the invasion of its ally poland. If one can find fault with this book, it is for sticking too closely to the new orthodoxy of the history of world war ii. One of the world cups ugliest moments came in the 1982 semifinal between france and west germany. England would take place without any allies and the use of nuclear weapons, germany would probably win the war the germans have a much stronger economy they can switch from producing cars ect to producing weapons, tanks ect within days. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and. All you need to know about the second world war in france. Germany began construction of bomber bases in iceland, the azores, and the canary islands shirer, 879. It analyzes the positioning and number of their forces, as well as the geographical features that might. France plunged into a dark age, occupied by the nazis with the terrible implications bombing raids, executions, deportation, murders and famine.
As with most european soccer rivalries, there was some significant history between the teams. Surrounded by a girdle of allies, from vichy france and finland to romania and. If they win a short war in 1914, with the schlieffen plan the plan to quickly defeat the french first to avoid fighting on two fronts working, its different than if they win a negotiated victory after a long, hard fight at the end of 1916 or early in 1917, which is the other possibility. Dunkirk is a small town on the coast of france that was the scene of a massive military campaign during world war ii. Using authoritative sources footnoted the book outlines the war aims of the nazi leadership as if they were realized.
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