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In the Second World War, what was meant by the "Réduit" (national redoubt)?
In the exam (German)
Was war im Zweiten Weltkrieg mit dem «Réduit» gemeint?
- aThe army was to be disbanded so that nobody would attack Switzerland.Die Armee sollte aufgelöst werden, damit niemand die Schweiz angreift.
- bIn case of an attack, the army was to withdraw into the Alps and defend itself there.Die Armee sollte sich bei einem Angriff in die Alpen zurückziehen und dort verteidigen.Correct answer
- cWhen the war began, the army was to occupy the neighbouring countries as a precaution.Die Armee sollte bei Kriegsbeginn die Nachbarländer vorsorglich besetzen.
- dIn case of an attack, the government was to flee abroad and govern from there.Die Regierung sollte bei einem Angriff ins Ausland fliehen und von dort regieren.
Why?
The Réduit was General Guisan's defence plan from 1940 onwards. Most of the army was to withdraw into the Alpine region with its fortresses and hold it.
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