Blitzkrieg (sep 1, 1939 – jun 22, 1941)

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-reliance quick victories to gain resources

-reason: Germany unprepared for long drawn-out war (failure to meet aims of Four Year Plan)

-military conquest: aim to conquer + subjugate nations

-war effort hindered: conquered populations alienated (Germany couldn't benefit from resources), Soviet scorched earth policy (Germany couldn't get resources), conflict spreading --> increasing demands

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