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What was the lightning war strategy used by the Germans?

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 ∙ 12y ago
Updated: 8/22/2023

True.

"Lighting War" in German is blitzkrieg

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The Germany military strategy that means "lightning war" was blitzkrieg .

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Yes. They used the Blitzkrieg - lighning strike.

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it was called blitzkrieg, which literally means lightning.

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Why did they call the blitz the lightning war?

The Blitz and the lightning war are two different things.The Blitz is the continuous German bombings England suffered in 1940.The lightning war - (Blitzkreig) is the strategy used by Germans during WW2 to breakthough rapidly the ennemi's defense, based on armored tanks (Panzer).

What was the term used by Germans in Second World War that implied sudden attack?

"Blitzkrieg," which translates to "lightning war."

What was the blitzkrieg how was it used?

Biltzkreig means lightning war. It utilized surprise and speed in the second world war two to win the war. Biltzkreig strategy was supported by foot soldiers and planes.

What is the original word for blitz and it's meaning?

Blitz means 'lightning,' or 'flash.' For example, the Nazi German war strategy, called the Blitzkrieg, literally translated to 'Lightning War.' It was referred to as such because of the quick succession of tanks, infantry, and air support.

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