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Who used a bomber during World War 1?
the German were the first to use bombers, their first bomber was a zeppelin invented by Edward zeppelin
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.
What is Blitz Cree?
Blitz KREIG is translated as "lightning war" in German. Used to describe a type of attack using planes and fast moving vehicles followed by infantry to surprise and overwhelm an opponent.
What does the word blitz mean and where does it come from it come from ww2?
The word blitz is German for lightning. It was originally used to describe a new German tactic of rapid , all-conquering invasion which was called blitzkrieg or lighting war. When the Germans started to bomb British cities the British used the word blitz jokingly to describe the nightly raids of German bombers which killed thousands, mostly women and children, and destroyed huge areas of Londons crowded East End.
What does the world blitz mean?
The word Blitz is the German word meaning lighting. The correct term for what many call the blitz is the Blitzkrieg, which means lighting war. The Blitzkreig is the war stratagy used by the Germans to invade enemy countries during World War 2
Was the blitz in World War 1 or 2?
World War 2, blitz is short for "blitzkreig"
Where does the name blitz originate?
Blitz is derived from, or a shortened form of the German word Blitzkrieg, which means lightening. Blitz became a common place word in the English speaking world during World War Two when it was used to describe the quick, coordinated, and destructive air raids by German forces. It is common now to use the term to describe football plays and advertising tactics.
Who used a bomber during World War 1?
the German were the first to use bombers, their first bomber was a zeppelin invented by Edward zeppelin
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.
What aspects of the German language do you use in English?
There are many words from German that are used in English. Kindergarten is one example. Others: Blitz, wurst. pilsner, pretzel
What is Blitz Cree?
Blitz KREIG is translated as "lightning war" in German. Used to describe a type of attack using planes and fast moving vehicles followed by infantry to surprise and overwhelm an opponent.
What does the word blitz mean and where does it come from it come from ww2?
The word blitz is German for lightning. It was originally used to describe a new German tactic of rapid , all-conquering invasion which was called blitzkrieg or lighting war. When the Germans started to bomb British cities the British used the word blitz jokingly to describe the nightly raids of German bombers which killed thousands, mostly women and children, and destroyed huge areas of Londons crowded East End.
What does the world blitz mean?
The word Blitz is the German word meaning lighting. The correct term for what many call the blitz is the Blitzkrieg, which means lighting war. The Blitzkreig is the war stratagy used by the Germans to invade enemy countries during World War 2
What airplanes did they use in the battle of Britain?
The (British) RAF used the Hawker Hurricane and Super-marine Spitfire.The (German) Luftwaffe used the Heinkel HE-111 twin engined bomber, the ME-BF110 heavy twin engine fighter, the ME-109 fighter, D0-17 light bomber & the JU-52 "Stuka" dive bomber
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).
Did the German use antiaircraft guns form Italy and the other axis power nations in the battle of Britain and blitz?
No. The German 8.8 cm anti aircaft "Flak" guns (models 18 to 41) made by German manufacturer Krupp were by far the best and most effective of their time. Pointed downwards and used as an anti-tank gun they were devastating as well. These anti-aircraft guns were largely responsible for the extremely high death rate among Allied bomber crews.
What are some things related to World War 2 that begin with the letter X?
X-class was a type of midget submarine used by the Royal Navy. X-Great was the name of German bomber radio navigation equipment.
