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‖ Blitzkrieg, blitzkrieg|ˈblɪtskriːg, -kriːk|
[G., f. blitz lightning + krieg war.]
(See Blitz n.)
1939War Illustr. 7 Oct. 108/1 In the opening stage of the war all eyes were turned on Poland, where the German military machine was engaged in Blitz-Krieg—lightning war—with a view to ending as soon as possible. Ibid. 9 Dec. 386/3 Everything was ready for the opening of the ‘Blitzkrieg’ on the West. 1940Ann. Reg. 1939 217 The complete failure of the Soviet Blitzkrieg [on Finland]. Ibid. 225 Germany's ‘Blitzkrieg’ methods had proved only too effective [in Poland]. 1940New Statesman 19 Oct. 371/2 Since the Blitzkrieg started and people went underground. 1955Times 25 June 6/2 It opened with the new type of blitzkrieg. Widespread ‘atomic attacks’ were made on major targets.
b. transf. and fig.
1939N.Y. Daily News 19 Oct., Now that that blitzkrieg of puns is over. 1941H. G. Wells You can't be too Careful i. vi. 41 She had brought herself down to a vulnerability that gave any old germs a fair chance with her. Their blitzkrieg was swift and successful. 1963Times 23 Feb. 9/6 Hours elapsed before the spate came jostling down the valley. Today it is a blitzkrieg. |