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What made Günther von Kluge realize that the war in the West was lost?

  • The momentum of the Allied invasion of Normandy

  • The Soviet counter-attack at Stalingrad

  • The lack of support from Germany

  • The failure of the U-Boat campaign

Answer

Günther von Kluge realized that the war in the West was lost because the Allied invasion of Normandy had gained momentum. The Allies had successfully landed on the beaches of Normandy and were quickly pushing inland. Kluge knew that the Allies would eventually break through the German lines and defeat the German forces in the West.
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