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Blitzkrieg “Lightning War” - German method of attack - fast movement of tanks (Panzers) and fighter planes

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Blitzkrieg“Lightning War” - German method of attack - fast movement of tanks (Panzers) and fighter planes

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LuftwaffeThe German Air Force from 1935-1945

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BlitzAir raids on Britain by Luftwaffe, usually at night, during

the Battle of Britain

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CorvettesSmall warships, first used by Canada to protect convoys of ships

carrying supplies to Britain during the Battle of the Atlantic

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Bomber CommandPart of the RAF (Britain’s Royal Air Force) responsible for

strategic bombing of Germany (e.g. factories)