HISTORY
WORLD WAR II
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‘Thunder war’-dropping of nuclear bombs
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‘Lightning war’-Nazi war plans and tactics that works on speed and surprise
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‘Raining war’-the constant dropping of bombs at enemy states
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‘Star war’-USA war plans and tactics that work on spying
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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, (German: “lightning war”) Military tactic used by Germany in World War II, designed to create psychological shock and resultant disorganization in enemy forces through the use of surprise, speed, and superiority in matériel or firepower.
Detailed explanation-3: -In this video, IWM’s John Delaney explains the three key ingredients for any successful Blitzkrieg: speed of movement, speed of decision making, and an overconfident enemy.
Detailed explanation-4: -The word, meaning “lightning war” or “lightning attack” in its strategic sense describes a series of quick and decisive short battles to deliver a knockout blow to an enemy state before it could fully mobilize.
Detailed explanation-5: -In August 1939, Nazi Germany launched its infamous Blitzkrieg invasion of Poland, bringing about the outbreak of World War II. Faced with highly tactical and accelerated attacks aimed at disrupting the line of defense and encircling vulnerable troops, Allied forces broke under pressure.