WWII Military Strategy

World War II military strategy involved a combination of offensive and defensive tactics among the major powers. Key strategies included blitzkrieg, characterized by rapid attacks using air and ground forces to overwhelm enemies; island hopping, where Allied forces captured specific Pacific islands to move closer to Japan; and the use of deception, such as Operation Fortitude, to mislead opponents. Major campaigns, like D-Day, focused on coordinated assaults to reclaim territory and weaken enemy positions. Ultimately, the strategies emphasized mobility, surprise, and the industrial capacity of nations, dramatically shifting the balance of power during the conflict.