Blitzkrieg: meaning, definitions and examples
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blitzkrieg
[ ˈblɪtsˌkriːg ]
military strategy
Blitzkrieg is a German term meaning 'lightning war', referring to a swift and intense military offensive that aims to achieve a quick victory. It involves the coordinated use of air and ground forces to disrupt and overwhelm the enemy. The strategy was notably used by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Synonyms
lightning war, rapid attack, surprise assault.
Examples of usage
- The blitzkrieg tactics employed during the invasion of Poland were highly effective.
- Military historians often analyze the successes and failures of the blitzkrieg strategy.
- He used blitzkrieg methods to launch his new product in the market.
Translations
Translations of the word "blitzkrieg" in other languages:
🇵🇹 blitzkrieg
🇮🇳 ब्लिट्जक्रेग
🇩🇪 Blitzkrieg
🇮🇩 blitzkrieg
🇺🇦 бліцкриг
🇵🇱 blitzkrieg
🇯🇵 ブリッツクリーグ
🇫🇷 blitzkrieg
🇪🇸 blitzkrieg
🇹🇷 blitzkrieg
🇰🇷 블리츠크리그
🇸🇦 بليتسكرغ
🇨🇿 blesková válka
🇸🇰 blesková vojna
🇨🇳 闪电战
🇸🇮 blitzkrieg
🇮🇸 blitzkrieg
🇰🇿 блицкриг
🇬🇪 ბლიცკრიგი
🇦🇿 blitzkrieg
🇲🇽 blitzkrieg
Etymology
The term 'blitzkrieg' originated in the German military during the 1930s, designed to encapsulate a tactical doctrine that emphasized speed, surprise, and coordinated assaults using air and ground forces. It was not formally doctrinal but became associated with the German approach to warfare, particularly during the early phases of World War II. The strategy was first effectively demonstrated during the invasions of Poland in 1939 and later in the Western European campaign, including France in 1940. Blitzkrieg emphasized the mobility of soldiers and mechanized units, minimizing logistical challenges and aiming for a rapid victory to avoid prolonged engagements. The success of blitzkrieg tactics led to debates about modern warfare and strategy, influencing military doctrines worldwide in the decades that followed.