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The strategy was developed to overcome the trench warfare deadlock of World War I, drawing on tactics developed by German forces as early as 1917-1918. Blitzkrieg
Innovation and the Origins of Blitzkrieg in World War I - DTIC A crucial element was the superior use of
Despite Versailles Treaty limitations, Germany honed these tactics during the Spanish Civil War and through intensive training. coordinated decisions on the battlefield
This report outlines the ("lightning war") strategy, a defining military approach used by Germany in the early years of World War II, characterized by speed, coordination, and intense shock value. 1. Definition and Core Concepts