"Blitzkrieg" is an old German term that refers to a style of offensive warfare, and even became incorporated into American football. What does blitzkrieg mean in English?

Blitzkrieg is a German term that translates to "lighting war," and is a military a strategy aimed at inducing psychological shock and chaos in opposing troops because of the use of surprise, speed, and firepower superiority. A shortened form of the word - "blitz" - is commonly used in football to describe a defensive rush on the quarterback.

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