Five Brothers and a War

Blitzkrieg

Along with the Kriegsmarine and the Luftwaffe , the Wehrmacht formed the heart of Germany’s politico-military apparatus. Hitler's generals successfully employed the Wehrmacht using innovative combined arms tactics (close cover air-support, mechanized armor, and infantry) to devastating effect in a method of war called Blitzkrieg (lightning war). The Wehrmacht and the Nazi military juggernaut incorporated a new military structure, unique combat techniques, new-found weapons, and an unprecedented speed and brutality against their opponents.

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