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Title: What Made Blitzkrieg So Effective?
Description:
The lesson begins with a thought-provoking “Do Now” retrieval task linking to prior Nazi Germany learning, before moving into an exploration of Britain’s declaration of war in 1939.

Students analyse documentary footage, explore Germany’s invasion of Western Europe, and learn how the use of speed, coordination, and surprise led to the collapse of France in just weeks. Key moments such as the invasion of Norway, Denmark, and Paris are studied with visual prompts and discussion points.

Includes:
Retrieval questions to link Nazi ideology and the lead-up to WWII
Interactive planning task simulating Blitzkrieg tactics
Video-based questions to reinforce learning
Clear explanations of German strategy, key dates and events
Group activity using Top Trumps to assess comparative military strengths
Learning Objectives:
Describe what Blitzkrieg was and how it worked
Analyse how Blitzkrieg contributed to early German victories
Evaluate why the tactic was so difficult to stop

Big Question
How did Germany defeat France so quickly?