How were war preparations in germany different from war preparations in the united states?

One of the most important differences between the war preparations of the USA and the preparations of war of Germany is that the USA prepares for the war of a quite open way, whereas Germany realizes most of its preparation in secret. Another difference is that the US is prepared for a long-term armed conflict while the German army is preparing for a quick victory.

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"germany's geographic location was an advantage when it was on the offensive in the war because it was situated next to an extremely wide river, the rhine, which was difficult for the allies to cross."