---------- He made an attempt to demonstrate to the men he led that he trusted them. He was constantly open to comments from his soldiers, demonstrating that he valued their opinions, and he always offered his men credit and appreciation for their achievements. ----------
<em>That should answer your question.</em>
The best option would be that by the fall of 1940 Germany controlled "almost all" of western Europe, since this was after they had made significant gains in both France and Poland.
Vasco De gama was the first European to sail to india(and make it)Hope this helps!