Fall Gelb

Fall Gelb, meaning "Yellowie" in German, was the German military plan during the early stages of World War II for invading France and the Low Countries in 1940. Instead of attacking directly through Belgium and the main borders, the plan aimed to quickly bypass French defenses by sweeping through the dense Ardennes Forest—an area considered difficult for large armies to traverse. This surprise move allowed German forces to outflank the French and British armies, leading to rapid advances and ultimately the fall of France. Fall Gelb was a strategic deception that emphasized speed and surprise to outmaneuver opponents.