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

“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

He was the son of Bernard and Ruchla Zielonka, who escaped Poland with their daughter Leah just before the Nazi blitzkrieg in 1939.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2023

Now let’s consider the form of the contest: blitzkrieg or guerrilla war?

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond