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The literal translation means lightning war. It was used by the Germans during WWII. They would strike with great speed with tanks and mobile infantry before some countries could mobilize a defense.

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It's a term the Germans used during WWII. It means lightening war. It describes moving into an area very quickly and taking it over as fast as possible.

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