Originally posted by Vinny Valentine
Hitler Would have won the war if he didn't send his troops to russia, He should have kept his alliance with them and headed for Canada/USA. If He Did, He would have won. By Going to Russia his people got cut off and froze to death.
No, by getting the U.S. involved, Hitler bit off more than he could chew. Also, he gambled that his Japanese allies would be of use and they weren't; they could not phase the Russians from behind and they didn't really want to. Hitler's chance of successfully defeating the west would have been to launch the invasion of Britain, put aside fighting Russia, and then finish developing the v-3. With that kind of ballistic missile (Plus the nuclear technology the Third Reich nearly had), he could have called the shots to some degree- detonate a bomb in the skies over New York City, which sues America into some form of surrender. Then he could turn his wrath on Russia without the worry of any outer forces working from the west.
Originally posted by Janus Marius
No, by getting the U.S. involved, Hitler bit off more than he could chew. Also, he gambled that his Japanese allies would be of use and they weren't; they could not phase the Russians from behind and they didn't really want to. Hitler's chance of successfully defeating the west would have been to launch the invasion of Britain, put aside fighting Russia, and then finish developing the v-3. With that kind of ballistic missile (Plus the nuclear technology the Third Reich nearly had), he could have called the shots to some degree- detonate a bomb in the skies over New York City, which sues America into some form of surrender. Then he could turn his wrath on Russia without the worry of any outer forces working from the west.
Well yeah, they weren't at the head of the race, but they were ahead of the Soviets. And I wasn't saying they needed a nuclear warhead to strike over NYC- just a regular one and a showing of some sort of nuclear capability. Fear of bombing works just as well as actual bombing when it comes to the U.S.
Hitler was a terrible general. He switched from bombing the RAF to terror bombing the English cities. He was so close to wiping out Britain's air force, but by concentrating on attacking stubborn civilians, they had a chance to rebuild the RAF. The man was a fool.
That and not supporting Rommel in Africa. If he'd given the Afrika Corp some decent thought and attention, he'd likely have held on to North Africa much longer, maybe even permanently.
He overestimated his own troops, and underestimated the Russian winter, and the Russian's resolve to fight to the last man. Not having adequate clothing or supplies to make it throught the mud, blizzards and freezing temperatures, Hitler sent like 2 million men to die.
Believing that Japan would declare war on Russia was also a mistake, probably why he declared war on America. Also a mistake.
I feel that invading Poland so soon after annexing Austria and C. Slovakia was another mistake. He was starting to push even Chamberlain's buttons by then.
Originally posted by Vinny Valentine
I Think his plans and battles were planned out amazingly, but killing off the jews was too much.
Planned amazingly
................................................................................................Speer!
Now that was a man who planned things amazingly! If it wasn't for him the German War machine would have ground to a halt!
Goebells! There's another! If it wasn't for him would Hitler have won the 1933 elections? I think not!
So..Hitler... clever man but relied on many men!
Originally posted by Vinny Valentine
Hitler Would have won the war if he didn't send his troops to russia, He should have kept his alliance with them and headed for Canada/USA. If He Did, He would have won. By Going to Russia his people got cut off and froze to death.
I'm so glad we read history books!
Originally posted by Grand_Moff_Gav
Planned amazingly
................................................................................................Speer!Now that was a man who planned things amazingly! If it wasn't for him the German War machine would have ground to a halt!
Goebells! There's another! If it wasn't for him would Hitler have won the 1933 elections? I think not!
So..Hitler... clever man but relied on many men!
Ole Al was not what you think he was. He was good. They all were though.