How Did Germany Use Blitzkrieg During Ww2

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During WW2 Germany used a new tactic called the “Blitzkrieg” to overrun most of Europe. The tactic “Blitzkrieg” involved massing planes, tanks and artillery to break through enemy defenses. The German forces encircled opposing troops, forcing them to surrender. Using Blitzkrieg, Germany defeated Poland in September, 1939 and Denmark on April, 1940. German forces have pushed the Soviet Union more than 600 miles to the gates of Moscow. In 1942, German soldiers reached the shores of the Volga River and the city of Stalingrad. After the battle of Stalingrad, German troops have begun the long retreat. In April 1945, the Soviet Union has entered Berlin. Allied soldiers have landed in Normandy, France. More