German Blitzkrieg

German Blitzkrieg, meaning "lightning war," was a military tactic used during World War II that emphasized rapid, coordinated attacks combining infantry, tanks, and air support. The goal was to quickly overwhelm and encircle enemy forces, disrupting their defenses and supply lines. This approach relied on surprise, mobility, and integrating different military branches to achieve swift victories, minimizing prolonged fighting. Blitzkrieg allowed Germany to rapidly conquer large territories early in the war, notably in Poland, France, and the Low Countries, transforming modern warfare with its emphasis on speed and combined arms strategy.