Investigates how top German generals Erwin Rommel, Erich von Manstein, and Heinz Guderian developed and effectively executed the blitzkrieg war tactic during the early years of World War II.

Breakfast at Hitler's -- Uproar in the north -- Attack in the south -- Crossing the Meuse at Sedan -- The French try to destroy the bridgehead -- The incredible fight for the Stonne Heights -- Rommel opens the floodgates -- The strike for the English Channel -- The ghost division -- The British attack Rommel at Arras -- The miracle of Dunkirk -- The fall of France -- Armistice at Compiegne -- Epilogue: what might have been.