Blitzkrieg Recap

Blitzkrieg means "__________________".

Blitzkrieg was first used by the German in WWII and was a tactic based on speed and ____________.

It needed a military force to be based around ____________ supported by infantry.

Its aim was to create ____________ amongst the civilian population.

Stuka dive bombers were sent in to 'soften up' the enemy, destroy all ____________, communication centers and major transport links.

Stage 2: The German troops moved in using tanks, _____________, and armoured cars.

The Stuka planes only withdrew at the last minute so as the enemy did not have time to recover before ______________ forces arrived.

Once a ___________ had been taken, the Germans did not stop to celebrate victory; they moved to the next target.

Any civilians fleeing the fighting were also ___________ to create further mayhem.