Why was Germany at a disadvantage at the beginning of the war?

Why did alexander go primarily east and south from macedonia and greece in his conquest

His is the name of the group in the house of representatives that, in 1947, began hearings to expose communist infiltration in american life. unfortunately, a good deal of the evidence they used was based on hearsay and conjecture, meaning innocent people were harmed by their findings.

What does portia compare a rumor to? how does she describe how the rumor is circulating? what is shakespeare's purpose in using this imagery?