USA HISTORY

WORLD WAR II 1941 1945

THE START OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is Blitzkrieg?
A
Type of football play
B
“Lightening War” or fast moving planes, tanks, and boats.
C
Using A-Bombs and destroying a lot in short time.
D
Using only airplanes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Blitzkrieg is a term used to describe a method of offensive warfare designed to strike a swift, focused blow at an enemy using mobile, maneuverable forces, including armored tanks and air support. Such an attack ideally leads to a quick victory, limiting the loss of soldiers and artillery.

Detailed explanation-2: -"Blitzkrieg, ” a German word meaning “Lightning War, ” was Germany’s strategy to avoid a long war in the first phase of World War II in Europe. Germany’s strategy was to defeat its opponents in a series of short campaigns.

Detailed explanation-3: -German forces used Blitzkrieg tactics in France in 1940, making full use of the speed and armour of tanks to break through enemy defences. It was clear that German tank tactics had evolved during the inter-war period. By contrast, Britain and the Allies were playing catch-up.

Detailed explanation-4: -Blitzkrieg: Components and Strategy There are several Blitzkreig components that make up the successful use of this strategy: the initial air attack, the armored advance, and the mechanized infantry.

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