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The term "Blitzkrieg" was used to mean an mobile, armored unit that attacked through the center of the enemy line, which was followed up with the standard infantry attack. It was also a term that symbolized the drastic change from a war of words (Sitzkrieg ?) to a war of bullets and action.
The Blitz was first used in the attack on Poland on 1 Sept 1939 and then the attack through Belguim and thus bypassing the Maginot Line to enter France.
So after the fall of these countries, Germany began its air campaign against England in summer of 1940, known as the Battle of Britian.
The Germans continued to employ the Blitz tactic in other campaigns.
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This is incorrect. The Blitz was not (and had nothing to do with) "blitzkrieg". The Blitz was the name given to the German campaign of bombing British cities. It came AFTER the Battle of Britain.
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∙ 15y agoThe evacuation from Dunkirk was in June 1940. Nazi Germany is faced with two problems if it is to cross the English Channel to invade England. 1: Sea power. There is nothing the Germans can do about the preponderance of strength the British have with the Royal Navy. Put simply the British have far too many ships. 2: Air power. It is obvious the Luftwaffe is a powerful strike force in support of ground forces. Therefore they began to attack the RAF airfields in southern England, as well as bombing other strategic targets. Manston in Kent, for example was soon discarded by the RAF as a fighter base. The Luftwaffe had some success, but was losing pilots & machines at an alarming rate. RAF pilots were of course shot down over friendly territory & most were able to rejoin their squadrons. Most of this activity in the summer & autumn of 1940 was in daylight. This was the Battle of Britain. The Germans decide to change tactics & bomb civillian targets, principally London, by night. This then is the Blitz. It lasts well into 1941 & only ends when the Luftwaffe is needed to support Barbarossa, the invasion of Russia.
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∙ 12y agoThe Blitz came directly after the Battle of Britain, when Germany changed targets from RAF airfields to bombing cities.
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∙ 11y agoThe Battle of Britain occurred from July to October, 1940, while the bombing of Pearl Harbour occured more than a year later on December 7, 1941.
The Battle of Britain happened first.
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What word descibed the air war that led to the bombing of English cities?
The Blitz, this came as a change of tactics after the battle of Britain in 1940 & 1941. Not to be confused with the Blitzkreig.
What came first the battle of saratoga or the battle of Trenton?
The battle of Trenton happened in 1776. The battle of Saratoga happened in 1777. So battle of Trenton came first.
Who came into Britain first the Romans or the vikings?
The Romans came first and in between came the Anglo-Saxons. :)
How was the blitz called the blitz?
The name blitz came from the word blitzkrieg which was the German way of saying lighting war. So the word blitz comes from lighting war.
When did the roman first con to bitan?
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What word descibed the air war that led to the bombing of English cities?
The Blitz, this came as a change of tactics after the battle of Britain in 1940 & 1941. Not to be confused with the Blitzkreig.
Who knows any facts about the Blitz?
The Blitz was when the Luftwaffe(German Airforce) came over to Britain and dropped bombs down onto big cities. Their first intention was to bomb the RAF but decided to bomb the cities instead which is partly why the the blackout started. The Blackout was where the whole of Britain practically turned off all lights.
What was the name of German attacks on Britain?
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Name the 6 month battle where Germany bombed London daily?
The bombing occurred during the Battale of Britain and they called it the blitz. It was a nickname from a German word, Blitzkreig. That means lighting storm. The bombs came like lightning anywhere and anytime.
What battle came first concord or lexington?
the battle of Lexington and Concord came first in June 1775 and battle of Bunker Hill later in April in 1775 the battle of Lexington and Concord came first in June 1775 and battle of Bunker Hill later in April in 1775
How did the battle of hasting change Britain in 1066?
Britain was then ruled by William the Conqueror who came from Normandy in France.
What came first the battle of saratoga or the battle of Trenton?
The battle of Trenton happened in 1776. The battle of Saratoga happened in 1777. So battle of Trenton came first.
Who came into Britain first the Romans or the vikings?
The Romans came first and in between came the Anglo-Saxons. :)
What did the spitfire do in the battle of Britain?
During the Battle of Britain, the Spitfires primary task was attacking German fighters that came over Britain protecting their bombers. The Hurricanes and other aircraft attacked the German bombers.
How was the blitz called the blitz?
The name blitz came from the word blitzkrieg which was the German way of saying lighting war. So the word blitz comes from lighting war.
When did the roman first con to bitan?
As far as we know, the Romans first came to Britain in 55 BC with the arrival of Julius Caesar.As far as we know, the Romans first came to Britain in 55 BC with the arrival of Julius Caesar.As far as we know, the Romans first came to Britain in 55 BC with the arrival of Julius Caesar.As far as we know, the Romans first came to Britain in 55 BC with the arrival of Julius Caesar.As far as we know, the Romans first came to Britain in 55 BC with the arrival of Julius Caesar.As far as we know, the Romans first came to Britain in 55 BC with the arrival of Julius Caesar.As far as we know, the Romans first came to Britain in 55 BC with the arrival of Julius Caesar.As far as we know, the Romans first came to Britain in 55 BC with the arrival of Julius Caesar.As far as we know, the Romans first came to Britain in 55 BC with the arrival of Julius Caesar.
What came first the battle of Lexington and concord or the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The battle of Lexington and Concord came first. This was also the first act of the Revolutionary War, and became known as the, "shot heard round' the world."
