Which military strategy, meaning 'lightning war,' did Hitler use to rapidly conquer Poland and France?
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Correct answer: Blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg utilized coordinated strikes by tanks, motorized infantry, and aircraft to overwhelm enemy defenses. This tactic avoided the stagnant trench warfare seen in World War I.
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