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Blitzkrieg

Blitzkrieg
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A German military tactic of World War II. It refers to concentrating superior forces (mechanized units) to tear open the front lines with astonishing speed and overwhelming power, penetrating deep into enemy territory, causing the enemy to collapse before they can react.

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Rapidly seize the market. In business (e.g., Reid Hoffman's Blitzscaling), it refers to pursuing extremely rapid growth at all costs, establishing a monopoly advantage before competitors can react, prioritizing speed over efficiency.

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Concentrate armored, air, and mobile forces to achieve a sudden, rapid, deep breakthrough, disrupting enemy command and coordination, avoiding prolonged attrition.

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