German Panzer III of the Afrika Korps advancing across the North African desert, April 1941

Blitzkrieg wasn’t about tank duels.

German doctrine often avoided tank-versus-tank fights, using combined arms to break lines fast. This was called blitzkrieg.

World War II: Blitzkrieg—Not What You Think

A vintage military tank in a misty field, evoking a historical atmosphere.

Why that worked—at first.

Early light tank guns struggled against armor, so infantry, artillery, and aircraft attacks were tightly integrated.

World War II: Blitzkrieg—Not What You Think

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