answersLogoWhite

0

Subjects>History>Military History

What is blitskrieg?

User Avatar

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago
Updated: 8/19/2023

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.

User Avatar

Wiki User

∙ 17y ago
Copy

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Military History
Related Questions

Is there a World War 2 leader or person in World War 2 named Blitzkrieg?

No, "blitskrieg" was a war strategy that Hitler used during his attack on Poland. Blitskrieg is "lightning war" in german. basicly quick relentless assault.


What happened between Poland and Germany?

Poland was the first military target of the Nazi Blitskrieg or lightning war. There were jokes that Krakow! is onamopoetic for a Howitzer letting go, and of course the obvious joke that Warsaw was aplty named, seeing much battle damage.


Trending Questions
U.S. naval forces were NOT surprised by the impending Japanese attack at Midway because of an early warning from? What was the population of the world at the end of World War 2? What is the best definition of soilder? What country fought on the unallied side in world wwar 1? What two countries were the strongest powers in the 1770's? What was the purpose for the draft as well as rationing? How many V bombers where made during the cold war? Did President Roosevelt and his administration intend that Great Britain would emerge from World War 2 an economically ruined country with little influence on the world stage? Why are poppies important? Where was the largest amphibious attack in history before Normandy? Was there TVs during world war 2? Why the early battles of the civil war were inconclusive? How did slavery lead to conflict between the states? What happened to people who disobeyed the rules of the camp? How did medicine affect the civil war? Which one if the following statements best describes the war by 1916? Toxic chemicals used to destroy jungle in vietnam? What were reserved occupations in Britain in World War 2? Was the Korean war a turning point in the cold war why or why not? What country wanted to regain power in Vietnam after world war 2?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2025 Answers.com. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.