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Blitz. 1940-41. Popular name for Battle of Britain.
Blitzkrieg. 1938-45. German battle tactic. Rapid, deep assault with tanks supported from air.
Britain, Battle of. 1940-1. German blitz air raids on British civilian centers. RAF defeats Luftwaffe, averting invasion.
Guederian, Heinz. 1888-1954. German general. Invented blitzkrieg 1940.