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The blitzkrieg (lightning war) was the use of coordinated German air and armored forces to rapidly overwhelm opposing forces, limiting German losses and materiel use. It allowed the Germans to defeat Poland, occupy France, and extend their area of control in North Africa.
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What term describes the method of attack used by the Nazis that allowed them to successfully conquer numerous European nations during World War 2?
Blitzkrieg.
What kind of methods of battle did Hitler use during World War 2?
Blitzkrieg, the assault on massive amounts of lands
Which best describes Germany's standard invasion strategy at the beginning of World War 2?
Hitler's early invasion strategy was a form of armored warfare termed Blitzkrieg by Western journalists. The German meaning of Blitzkrieg is lightening war.
How did Germany conquer quickly during during World War 2?
By a style of warfare known as Blitzkrieg. The idea was to move quickly and crush the enemy with tremendous force.
What was the term used by Germans in Second World War that implied sudden attack?
"Blitzkrieg," which translates to "lightning war."
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