Blitzkrieg
(noun)
A military tactic characterized by sudden, overwhelming attacks using speed, surprise, and overwhelming firepower.
Origin:
The word 'blitzkrieg' is derived from german, where 'blitz' means lightning and 'krieg' means war. it was first used to describe the fast, surprise attacks by the german military during world war ii.
Examples:
- The blitzkrieg attack on Poland marked the start of World War II.
- Germany's success in the early stages of World War II was largely due to its use of blitzkrieg tactics.
- The enemy was caught off guard by the blitzkrieg and was quickly defeated.
- The city was taken by surprise when the enemy launched a blitzkrieg on it.
- The blitzkrieg left the town in ruins, with most of its buildings destroyed.