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There were a number of rivers that played large role as barriers that , though they did not stop , proved to be a hindrance to both offensive and defensive operations by the Allied and Axis armies . The Rhine was supposed to be an obstacle had the bridge at Remagen been destroyed thus slowing the Allied crossing . The one river that proved to be the greatest of obstacles was the Volga on the Eastern Front in Russia . This was primarily because the Russians conducted a defense of the Stalingrad city itself and thwarted the forward advance of the German Sixth Army under General Paulus' command . The defense of the city and the Volga proved to be the furthest-most advance of the German ambitions in the East . The above is but a limited view to the problems that rivers as defensive lines possessed . Many strategic aims were to impede enemy forces from establishing a bridgehead to launch offensive operations thus slowing down the enemy advance somewhat . As an example - see related link on the Battle of Stalingrad .
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Where was the World War 1 in?
World War 1 took place primarly in Europe.
What was Hitler's Fortress Europe?
World War 2
Where was World War II foght?
Throughout Europe and Bombed in Japan
To what extent was World War 2 in Europe the inevitable result of World War I and the postwar settlement?
communism and democracy
When did World War 1 take place?
World War I (WWI) or First World War (called at the time the Great War) was a major war centered on Europe that began in August 1914. The fighting ended in November 1918.
How were immigrants impacted by world war 1 and world war 2?
They were lynched.
What was a military job that impacted World War 2?
Nursing was very much impacted.
What was going on in post-World War 2 Europe?
what is going on in world war II in Europe?
Similarities between the Europe war and the war in Iraq?
There is no such thing as the Europe War. There were two main wars in Europe in the 19th Century: The First World War and the Second World War.
Which American war impacted the US?
The wars that impacted the united states was the vietnam war and world war 2. world war 2 because it occurred immediately after the great depression , and the vietnam war because it was a unessesary war.Because our world is shrinking at an alarming pace, ALL wars affect all countries.
How did Mandela impacted the world?
he change the world and he help hes country peole from the war and he spead the world
Was Europe in World War 1 or World War 2?
Europe was heavily involved in both wars, they were fought across Europe and killed millions there.
What battle of World War 1 is the most important and why?
it was the war somewhere in Europe it was the war somewhere in Europe
Where was World War I held?
It took place in Europe!!!!world war one was all throughout Europe and parts of Asia.
Who did Germany fight in World War 2?
europe europe
What was the war in Europe before World War 2 that affected the alliances in Europe?
World War I changed the alliance system in Europe and had grave mental, economic, and political consequences for Germany that contributed to Hitler's rise to power.
Why did the world war begin?
Europe
