Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blitzkrieg
noun
/ˈblɪts.kriːɡ/
Definition
A swift, sudden military offensive, often by combined air and ground forces.
Examples
- The army launched a blitzkrieg across the border, overwhelming their opponent in days.
- Historically, the German tactics of blitzkrieg during World War II shocked the Allies with its speed.
Meaning
The term is used to describe a fast and intense military attack that aim to cause a rapid collapse of the enemy’s forces.
Synonyms
- Lightning war
- Sudden attack
- Rapid offensive
