What was the German blitzkrieg?

Answer 1

Germany used the blitzkreig strategy when the Luftwaffe fought in the Battle of Britain and used a bombing strategy.

Blitzkrieg literally translates as 'Lightning War'. It was the strategy of the German army in the Second World War, and it was a fast and formidable offensive plan. Blitzkrieg tactics called for (simplistically) a rapid advance of armored troops (i.e. tanks) hammering a weak point, supported by artillery and (especially) air support. The advantage they created would be exploited by following waves of infantry. It was an extremely effective tactic when employed against the armies of the Allies, who were initially largely expecting a re-run of the Trenches in the First World War. The Third Reich had extensive military success in the first years of the Second World War with this strategy and conquered France, Poland and many other countries (almost) with ease.

Answer 2

First, Stuka dive bombers would go down and bomb communications - radios and railway lines and would intend to scare the enemy. The tanks would then charge in and after that the infantry would join in too.

THE MAIN TACTIC WAS THE ELEMENT OF SURPRISE, FOR EXAMPLE GERMANY INVADED FRANCE THROUGH THE ARDENNES FORSEST WHICH FRANCE NEVER THOUGHT GERMANY COULD DO, THE MAGINOT LINE (A SET OF CANNONS FACING DIRECTLY TO GERMANY) FAILED THEM.

Answer 3

"Blitzkreig" means "lightning war". It was carried out by tanks and mechanized infantry, designed to move faster than their opponents could. The U.S. Army calls it "maneuver warfare", but the concept is similar.

Answer 4

blitzkrieg means lightning war

Answer 5

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