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German invasion of Yugoslavia in 1941
- 1. JC & SC 46 Presented By: Capt RADNPK Ranaweera RSP JC & SC - 46
- 2. JC & SC 46 2 “He who remains in his trenches will be beaten” by Napoleon Bonaparte
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- 4. JC & SC 46 4 Aim Introduction Background The invasion Factors led for the Axis victory Conclusion
- 5. JC & SC 46 5 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
- 6. JC & SC 46 INTRODUCTION Kingdom of Yugoslavia in 1941 Cont… 6
- 7. JC & SC 46 7 Nazi rally in Germany …Contd
- 8. JC & SC 46 Cont… 8
- 9. JC & SC 46 Hitler with his military advisers 9 …Contd
- 10. JC & SC 46 10 THE INVASION Phase I - Overpowering of the Yugoslav defences Phase II - Capture of vital territories and surrender the Yugoslavian armed forces Cont…
- 11. …Contd JC & SC 46 11 The Luftwaffe in operation punishment Cont…
- 12. JC & SC 46 12 BELGRAD SARAJEVO Operation Punishment conducted by the Luftwaffe Cont… …Contd
- 13. JC & SC 46 13 The land battle map ROMANIA MACEDONIA HUNGARY BULGERIA ITALY Belgrade Nis Italian Army Sarajevo Hungerian Army 14st panzer Div Cont… …Contd
- 14. …Contd JC & SC 46 Cont… 14
- 15. JC & SC 46 15 FACTORS LED FOR THE GERMANS VICTORY Political aim of the Hitler. Selection & maintenance of military aim Proper planning & execution Effective use of airpower Cooperation among Axis forces Cont…
- 16. …Contd JC & SC 46 16 Speed of action caused surprise Concentration of forces to the Yugoslavia from deferent approaches Swift and bold offensives High moral of Axis soldiers Proper application of fire power Maximum utilization of technology
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Editor's Notes
- Upon hearing the news / about the coup in Yugoslavia, / Hitler called his military advisers / to Berlin / on 27 March. / Hitler took / the coup as / a personal insult / and was so angry. / He decided to take vengeance / by invading the kingdom.
- THE INVASION This campaign / executed in two phases. / The first one / was the decisive / overpowering of the Yugoslav defences / from 6 to 10 April. / The second / was the capture / of vital territories / and the surrender / the Yugoslav Armed forces.
- The invasion started / on 6 April 1941 / with Operation Punishment, / a massive Strategic air attack / on the city of / Belgrade / that decimated / the government / and crippled / the Yugoslav Army headquarters / and its ability to control the field armies. / In addition, / the Luftwaffe launched / a counter air offensive campaign / against the Yugoslav Air Force,
- Belgrade city / was subjected to a rain of bombs / for almost one and a half hours. / The German bombers / directed their main effort / against the center of the city. / This blow / virtually destroyed / all means of communication / between the Yugoslav high command / and the forces in the field, / thus / delivered the knockout blow / to the enemy nerve center, / the Luftwaffe was able to / devote its maximum effort / to military targets / such as Yugoslav airfields, / routes of communication, / and troop concentrations, / and to the close support / of German ground operations. /
- German armies were the first to cross / the Bulgarian and Yugoslavian border On 07 April 1941, / German First Panzer Group / began the advance / toward ‘Nis’ and ‘Belgrade’ / of Yugoslavia. / On the next day / farther to the south, / German 12 Army / had attack towards southwest / across ‘Macedonia’ / in southern Yugoslavia / towards Albania. / The Italian forces / attacked from northern Yugoslavia / towards East and south / along the coast towards Dubrovnik. / the Hungarian Army followed after few days. / By 15 April 1941 / the 14th Panzer Division / entered “Sarajevo”.
- After capturing the “Sarajevo” / the Supreme Commander / of the Yugoslav forces / surrendered / and after short negotiations, / a message went out / for all Yugoslav units / to lay down their arms / and surrender. Yugoslav Forces complied / to the order / and surrendered .
- FACTORS LED FOR THE AXIS VICTORY Hitler’s / selection of political aim / Selection and maintenance of / military aim / by Axis military commanders./ Proper Planning / and Execution / of the campaign./ Effective using / of air power / with shock effect / and flexibility./ Cooperation among axis forces./
- Speed of action / while keeping the Surprise./ Concentration of forces / to the Yugoslavia / from deferent approaches. / Swift and bold offensives / keeping momentum and mobility. / State of Axis soldier’s moral. / Proper use of fire power / of the Axis Forces./ Maximum utilization / of modern technology.
- CONCLUSION The Invasion of Yugoslavia / ended with the unconditional surrender / of the Royal Yugoslav defence forces. / In April 1941, / Hitler issued instructions to / partition the conquered territory / among his victorious partners. / The German military commanders / appeared to have / their quick decisive victory / by applying the war theories properly / to the campaign. / The conquered nation of Yugoslavia / had lost its sovereignty / and ability to influence / its own destiny./
- Gentlemen / I have come end of my presentation / if u have any question / you may ask?