blitzkrieg
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Moreover, Papic believes the Strait of Hormuz will be prised open shortly, not just because of America’s blitzkrieg but by a coordinated response from the rest of the world.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
When France fell in June that year to the German blitzkrieg, he shipped off to Britain, where Gen. Charles de Gaulle of France was rallying his countrymen.
From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2023
“There needs to be a media blitzkrieg, local governments should warn people to stay indoors and make their hospitals ready to deal with heat-related cases,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2023
"But now it is clear to everyone that this is a war. And it became clear a long time ago when everyone realized that the blitzkrieg had failed."
From Reuters • Jun. 8, 2023
Using a new style of attack known as blitzkrieg, German for “lightning war,” Hitler’s planes, tanks, and soldiers slashed deep into Polish territory.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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